Description
Comfort food meets muscle fuel in this Easy High Protein Lasagna Soup—a dish that tastes like a cozy Italian dinner but fuels you like a post-workout meal. Creamy, cheesy, tomato-rich and bursting with beefy flavor, this soup has all the elements of a hearty lasagna packed into a single, spoonable bowl. Perfect as a quick dinner, healthy snack, or cozy lunch, it’s one of those easy recipes that checks every box when you’re hunting for wholesome food ideas.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
4 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups uncooked egg noodles or rotini
3/4 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
2. Add ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat if needed.
3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
4. Add the uncooked pasta to the pot. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
5. In a small bowl, mix cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella until smooth.
6. Ladle soup into bowls. Top each serving with a scoop of the cheese mixture, then sprinkle with Parmesan and chopped parsley.
Notes
Use lean ground beef (90/10 or better) to reduce fat without sacrificing protein.
You can blend the cheese topping in a food processor for an ultra-smooth finish.
Add a splash of broth when reheating leftovers to maintain a soupy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: lasagna soup, high protein dinner, healthy soup, easy dinner, one pot meal