Description
Homemade Lasagna Soup with Tortellini is the perfect dish for those cozy nights when you crave comfort food without spending hours in the kitchen. This rich, hearty soup combines all the delightful flavors of classic lasagna into a one-pot wonder, featuring tender cheese tortellini swimming in a savory marinara broth. With just 20 minutes from start to finish, it’s not only quick but also kid-friendly and versatile enough for any occasion—from family dinners to potlucks. Serve it with crusty bread and fresh herbs for an elevated dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.75 lb Italian sausage
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion (finely diced, about 1/4-inch pieces)
- 1.5 tbsp garlic (freshly minced for best aroma)
- 1.5 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2.5 tsp salt
- 2.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 20 oz cheese tortellini
- 0.75 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mozzarella
- 0.75 cup romano
- 1/2 cup parmesan
- Freshly shaved parmesan for presentation
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and Italian sausage; cook until browned.
- Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; mix well.
- Pour in marinara sauce, beef broth, and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
- Add cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and cheeses until melted.
- Serve topped with freshly shaved Parmesan and parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg