'I tried the viral TikTok Lasagne Soup and it's become my weeknight hero dish.'

Let's be honest, cooking every night is a lot of work. Between juggling deadlines, meetings, and trying to maintain some semblance of a social life, the last thing I want to do is spend hours in the kitchen preparing elaborate meals.

So, I'm constantly on the hunt for simple recipes that can be whipped together easily, taste amazing, fill me up, and ideally, pack in protein while keeping carbs in check.

When I first spotted the lasagne soup trend taking over my TikTok feed, I was instantly intrigued.

The videos made it look so easy — one pot, minimal prep, maximum flavour. My kind of recipe.

As someone who loves traditional lasagne but not the time commitment (or the carb overload), this seemed like the perfect solution. Plus, I'm gluten-free (coeliac) and all the ingredients were naturally ok for me, all I had to do was swap out the pasta. It really doesn't get easier than that.

What really caught my attention was how customisable it looked. Some creators were loading theirs with veggies, others were going heavy on the protein, and all of them were raving about how it captured that comforting lasagne flavour without the fuss of layering and baking.

After watching about a dozen variations, I decided to give it a go myself. I grabbed the ingredients during my weekly shop, eager to see if it lived up to the hype. Spoiler alert: it absolutely did. In fact, it's been in heavy rotation ever since that first glorious bowl.

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What is the viral Lasagne Soup?

The genius of this viral recipe is that it essentially takes all the components of traditional lasagne — the rich meat sauce, the herbs, the cheese, and just a bit of pasta — and transforms them into a hearty soup.

By drastically reducing the amount of pasta sheets and increasing the liquid component, you get all the flavour without the heaviness.

For busy parents or anyone trying to increase their vitamin intake, this recipe is a godsend. The soup base provides the perfect disguise for vegetables that might otherwise face rejection. I've successfully hidden zucchini, spinach, bell peppers, and even grated carrots in mine with zero complaints from picky eaters.

The real beauty lies in its simplicity — it comes together in under 30 minutes, involves minimal chopping, and only uses one pan. This means less time cooking and cleaning, and more time enjoying your evening.

Had a rough day and forgot to defrost the mince? No worries — it comes together so quickly once you get started. Need to use up those sad-looking vegetables hiding in your crisper drawer? Chuck them in! The soup base welcomes just about any addition.

You can easily customise the consistency too. If you're in the mood for something lighter, add more stock and fewer pasta sheets. Craving something heartier? Reduce the stock and add a bit more pasta. It's completely adaptable to your preferences and mood.

And let's talk about the protein-to-carb ratio. Traditional lasagne, while delicious, can leave you feeling uncomfortably full and sluggish with all those pasta sheets. This soup version keeps the protein high while keeping it light.

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How to make the viral Lasagne Soup.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 500g lean mince beef (or turkey for an even leaner option)

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 litre chicken or beef stock

• 400g passata or tomato sauce

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 50g lasagne sheets, broken into small pieces

• 1 bag of spinach (optional)

• 1 carrot, grated (optional)

• Fresh basil (optional)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Grated cheese, ratio to your taste

• 100g ricotta, cottage cheese or tzatziki

Method:

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

2. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened (about 3-4 minutes).

3. Add mince and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.

4. Stir in carrots if using, tomato paste, passata, basil, and stock.

5. Bring to a simmer.

6. Add broken lasagne pieces and cook for about 8-10 minutes until the pasta is al dente.

7. Stir in spinach if using, and let it wilt.

8. Stir in your cheese of choice, at a ratio if your choosing. I did around 80-100 g.

9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

10. Serve hot with a dollop of ricotta, cottage cheese or tzatziki, a sprinkle of cheese, and fresh basil.

Tips and tricks:

For extra protein, use a bone broth instead of stock

Add a dash of cream at the end for richness

The soup thickens as it sits, so add more stock when reheating leftovers

To make it lower carb, reduce pasta and add more vegetables

What did I think of the lasagne soup?

There's a whole bag of spinach in there! Image: Cassandra Green

This soup truly delivers the comforting flavours of lasagne without the guilt or food coma that follows. The familiar Italian seasonings, the rich tomato base, and that perfect cheese finish give you all the satisfaction of the original dish in a much lighter format.

I personally used tzatziki to top my lasagne soup which was really fresh and tangy (I tried to get cottage cheese but it's newfound popularity means it was sold out).

It's definitely earned its place as a family staple in my house. It's filling enough to satisfy hungry appetites but doesn't leave you feeling weighed down. Plus, leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavours continue to develop overnight.

If you're tired of the same weeknight dinner rotation or looking for high-protein, lower-carb alternatives to your favourite comfort foods, this viral lasagne soup is absolutely worth trying.

Feature image: TikTok/britscookin/moribyan.