Easy Lasagna Meatball Soup
If you love lasagna, you’ll love this easy lasagna meatball soup even more. It’s lasagna in a bowl—simple, cozy, and incredibly satisfying. The same comforting flavors you know, but with a lighter tomato broth that makes it perfect for busy weeknights.
Even better, this soup comes together fast. Truly fast. You can have everything ready in under 20 minutes, even when cooking the meatballs and pasta separately. The textures are amazing. Tender meatballs, soft pasta, and a savory broth create a comforting bowl that feels familiar yet new.
To finish, add as much cheese as you like—or none at all. Fresh basil or oregano on top brightens every spoonful. It’s flexible and customizable, which makes it even better for weeknight dinners.
It's really an easy and simple soup recipe.
When you search for gluten free soup, meatball soup, or easy soup recipes, the online options can feel overwhelming. There are so many versions. But this recipe keeps things simple. By transforming a classic baked lasagna into a lighter, brothy soup, you get all the comfort without the heaviness. And once you try it, you’ll make this lasagna meatball soup again and again.
Love meatballs? Me too!
Here are 3 of my favorite recipes with meatballs in them. Enjoy.
Italian Vegetable Stew with Meatballs
Coconut Ginger Curry Meatballs with Spicy Tumeric Sauce
Sweet & Sour Pork Meatballs with Pineapple
Pro Tip:
Cook the pasta separately and add it right before serving. This keeps the noodles from soaking up too much broth and ensures every bowl tastes fresh.
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Easy Lasagna Meatball Soup
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
All the great flavors of a baked lasagna but with an amazing bone broth.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/3 cup gluten free panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon + 1 heaping tablespoon Italian seasoning, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon each, sea salt and pepper, plus more for seasoning soup
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk (or milk of your choice)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, small diced
- 1 medium carrot, small diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 14. oz. can tomato sauce
- 2 quarts chicken bone broth or stock
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup pearl size mozzarella cheese
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
- 1 package gluten free lasagna noodles (I used this brand)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F.
- Mix together the ground beef, panko, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and coconut milk in a mixing bowl. Using a wooden spoon or your hand, mix together until fully incorporated.
- Using a small cookie scoop, scoop about 1 teaspoon of the meat mixture into a bowl and place on a baking sheet tray. Repeat until all the meat is formed into meatballs. Let sit until the oven is preheat.
- Meanwhile, saute the olive oil, onion and carrots in a large saucepot over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Add in the garlic, bay leaf, 1 heaping tablespoon Italian seasoning and a large pinch of each salt and pepper. Saute for 1 more minutes.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and chicken bone broth. Bring up to a slow simmer and cook for 8 minutes uncovered.
- While the soup cooks, bake the meatballs for 6-8 minutes or until they are cooked through. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, boil a large pot of salted water. Add the gluten free lasagna noodles to the boiling water and cook for 4-6 minutes. Remove the noodles and cut them into thin strips. Add them back into the water for 2 more minutes or until they are al dente. (try not to over cook them).
- To serve the soup, layer in some noodles and meatballs into bowls. Ladle the broth on top. Place a few pieces of mozzarella and a spoonful of ricotta to each bowl. Sprinkle with fresh oregano.
Notes
Keep the soup broth and the gluten free noodles seperate. The noodles tend to break down if over cooked. I like to add them individually to the serving bowls.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: soup
- Method: stove-top
- Cuisine: dinner
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