Soups, Stews & Chili

Paula Deen lasagna soup brings all the comfort of a bubbling baked lasagna into one pot, with a rich tomato broth, savory sausage, tender noodles, and a cloud of ricotta and mozzarella melting right on top. The broth is hearty enough to eat like a meal, but it still has that spoonable, weeknight-friendly feel that makes you want to go back for another bowl. What makes this version work is the balance of fat, acid, and cheese. The butter goes in with the meat, which gives the broth a rounder, richer base right from the start, and the tomato paste … Read more

Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Soup lands in that perfect middle ground between comfort food and weeknight-friendly dinner. The broth is rich and silky, the noodles cook right in the pot, and every bowl gets a spoonful of ricotta and mozzarella that melts into the soup instead of sitting on top like an afterthought. It eats like a bowl of white lasagna, just without the layering, baking, or waiting around for a casserole dish to set. What makes this version work is the order. The onion and garlic get a quick sauté in butter, then flour goes in long enough to … Read more

Cheesy ground beef lasagna soup gives you everything people love about baked lasagna without waiting on a casserole dish. You get a rich tomato broth, tender broken noodles, browned beef, and that stretchy, spoonable cheese finish that clings to every bite. It eats like a full meal, but it comes together fast enough for a weeknight. The trick is building real lasagna flavor in the pot instead of trying to fake it with one shortcut. Tomato paste gets cooked with the onion and garlic so it loses that raw edge and turns deeper and sweeter. Then the noodles simmer right … Read more

One Pot Lasagna Soup brings all the comfort of baked lasagna into a bowl you can make in one pot, and that’s the part that keeps it in regular rotation. The broth turns rich and tomatoey, the broken noodles soak up all that flavor, and the sausage gives every spoonful enough heft to feel like dinner, not just soup. The cheese topping melts into the hot broth and turns the whole thing creamy at the table without needing a separate sauce or casserole dish. The trick is building the base in the pot before the noodles go in. Browning the … Read more

Roasted garlic white chicken lasagna soup lands in the bowl with a silky, creamy broth that tastes slow-cooked even though it comes together in under an hour. The roasted garlic gives it a deep, mellow sweetness instead of the sharp bite you get from raw garlic, and the broken lasagna noodles turn it into something that feels part soup, part pasta dinner, in the best way. The trick is building the base the same way you’d start a white sauce: butter, onion, flour, then liquid added gradually so the broth stays smooth. Roasting the garlic first is worth the extra … Read more

Broccoli cheddar lasagna soup lands in that sweet spot between cozy and substantial. You get the creamy cheddar broth people expect from broccoli cheddar soup, but the broken lasagna noodles give it the chew and heft of a baked pasta dish. It eats like a full dinner, not a starter, and the sharp cheese plus a little Dijon keeps the bowl from tasting flat or overly rich. The trick is building the base in layers. The butter, onion, and garlic start the flavor, then the flour gets cooked just long enough to lose its raw taste before the broth and … Read more

Butternut squash lasagna soup lands in that rare spot between comforting and fresh: silky enough to feel rich, but still light enough that you want a second bowl. The squash gives the broth a naturally sweet, velvety base, the broken noodles turn it into something that eats like a proper meal, and the mozzarella on top melts into the hot soup in those stretchy, satisfying ribbons that make each spoonful feel a little special. What makes this version work is the balance. A little mash in the pot thickens the broth without turning it into puree, so you still get … Read more

Rich tomato broth, browned Italian sausage, and a spoonful of ricotta-mozzarella melting into the center make this gluten free lasagna soup feel like the best parts of baked lasagna without the layering, waiting, or cleanup. The pasta cooks right in the pot, so every bowl comes out hearty and cozy, with enough body to eat like a meal instead of a thin tomato soup. What makes this version work is the order. Browning the sausage first gives you flavorful fat to cook the onion and garlic, and a quick hit of tomato paste in the pot deepens the broth before … Read more

Deep, mahogany broth and beef that falls apart at the touch of a spoon are what make a good crock pot beef stew worth keeping in the regular rotation. The long, slow simmer turns a handful of simple ingredients into something rich and filling, with tender potatoes, sweet carrots, and celery that holds just enough bite to keep each bowl interesting. What makes this version work is the order of the ingredients and the way the broth gets built. The vegetables go in first so they can sit in the cooking liquid and soften without disappearing, while the beef stays … Read more

This Chicken Piccata Soup is a cozy twist on the classic dish! Packed with tender chicken, zesty lemon, and briny capers, it’s warm and satisfying. I love to enjoy this soup on chilly days when I need a little comfort. Plus, it’s one pot, so cleanup is a breeze—win-win! 🍲 Key Ingredients & Substitutions Olive Oil: This is great for sautéing and adds a rich flavor. If you don’t have it, you can use vegetable or canola oil, but the taste won’t be as robust. Chicken: I like using boneless, skinless thighs for their moisture. You can substitute with breasts … Read more