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Cozy Meatball Lasagna Soup

Cozy Meatball Lasagna Soup

A delicious, comforting soup combining meatballs, lasagna noodles, and rich flavors, perfect for cozy meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • large pot
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

For the meatballs

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ cup panko
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoon coconut milk I prefer Thai Kitchen for its creamy consistency

For the soup

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ piece onion diced into ½-inch pieces
  • 2 pieces carrots sliced into ¼-inch rounds
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1.5 tablespoon italian seasoning
  • 14 oz tomato sauce I always use Hunt's for a smooth base
  • 2 qt bone broth provides a much richer flavor than standard stock

For the noodles

  • 1 package lasagna broken into 1-inch to 2-inch pieces

For the toppings

  • ½ cup ricotta
  • 1 cup mozzarella shredded from a block for a better melt
  • 2 tablespoon oregano

Instructions
 

Prepare the meatballs

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, panko, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and coconut milk, mixing gently with your hands until just combined. Form into small meatballs (about the size of walnuts) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 6-8 minutes until cooked through.

Cook the soup

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sliced carrots, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the minced garlic, bay leaf, 1.5 tablespoons Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the tomato sauce and bone broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Let it simmer gently for 8 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Cook the noodles

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the lasagna noodles, cooking for 4-6 minutes until they're al dente. Drain the noodles and rinse them briefly with cool water to stop the cooking. Once cooled enough to handle, break the noodles into 1-inch to 2-inch pieces.

Assemble the soup

  • Remove the soup from heat and discard the bay leaf. Divide the broken lasagna noodles and cooked meatballs among serving bowls. Ladle the hot soup base over the noodles and meatballs. Top each bowl with a spoonful of ricotta, a generous handful of shredded mozzarella, and a sprinkle of fresh oregano.

Notes

Always add the cheese right before serving so it melts just slightly from the heat of the soup without becoming rubbery.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Comfort Food, cozy soup, Hearty Meal, Lasagna Soup, meatball soup
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