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Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe

This Lasagna Soup Recipe is an incredibly delicious and hearty meal you can easily whip up in less than an hour. It boasts everything you love about lasagna, without all the work. This cozy soup is a huge hit, every time. 

best lasagna soup recipe

The best lasagna soup

If we thought we might be getting away without a polar cold front here in Minnesota, our hopes were glacially crushed last weekend. Crushed, I tell ya.

Our mild (a totally relative word) winter thus far has taken a turn towards the arctic arena, diving down to subzero degrees with obnoxious windchill. We don’t even have much snow to show for all the frigidity, but welcome to the Bold North.

After a long [long] run outdoors with friends last weekend, I came home to my first relationship with true frostbite. This is despite being fully covered in solid winter running gear, from head to toe. If you’ve met frostbite before, you know it’s a beast that doesn’t simply heal up when you thaw out by the fire.

If there’s no way you’ll ever encounter a situation where you could even possibly encounter having frozen ears, then I’m fully jealous but I’ll still invite you to dinner.

This lasagna soup recipe is what I’d make for you on a chilly day. I’d ladle up a big, piping hot bowl of comforting lasagna soup teeming with all the flavors you love in classic lasagna…

best lasagna soup recipe

Ingredients for the best lasagna soup

  • Italian Sausage: After trying various amounts, 2 lbs ended up being just right for the texture and flavor of this hearty soup. You can use ground beef, if you prefer, but you’ll want to add a bit of seasoning to your ground beef first.
  • Seasonings: Included are plenty of onions, garlic, oregano, crushed red pepper for heat, bay leaves, and a fresh bunch of basil leaves for that necessary finishing touch.
  • Stock or Broth: Either chicken or beef stock or even vegetable broth will work; The more flavorful your broth is, the better.
  • Noodles: I love mafalda or campanelle  for their robust chew and curly shape. If those aren’t available, you can always use regular lasagna noodles and cut them up after cooking OR just use whatever pasta you have on hand.
  • Fire roasted diced tomatoes: We use two full cans, with juices. The fire-roasted tomatoes really add depth of flavor, compared to plain diced tomatoes.
  • Toppings: Freely top your cozy bowl of lasagna soup with ricotta cheese, freshly shredded parmesan, mozzarella, and fresh basil.

How to make this Recipe

  1. Despite wanting to make this into a one-pot situation, lasagna soup really is best when you cook the noodles separately, just to al dente, for 2 reasons: It ensures that the noodles aren’t over-cooked, and that the noodles don’t soak up all your delicious soup.
  2. After browning the sausage in a large pot, you’ll add the aromatics and seasonings until it all smells amazing. Then you’ll add the liquids and let it simmer 20-30 minutes, or just long enough to meld flavors together.
  3. Ladle your awesome soup over al dente noodles in bowls, and top away.
best lasagna soup recipe

What You’ll Love ABout this

  • It has all the flavors we love in classic lasagna, without all the fuss
  • It’s a meal in one – veggies, protein, dairy, carbohydrates, and lots of great herbs all in one bowl
  • This lasagna soup comes together in under an hour, and half of that is simmer-time, which you can use for getting other things done
  • Kids and grownups alike adore this meal, over and over again
  • Lasagna soup is super well received at potlucks and group dinners
  • It’s perfect for bringing to a new mama or family who could use a homemade meal
  • Leftovers are actually exciting
best lasagna soup recipe

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Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe

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This Lasagna Soup Recipe is an incredibly delicious and hearty meal you can easily whip up in less than an hour. It has everything you love about lasagna, without all the work. This cozy soup is a huge hit, every time. 
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 50 min
Author: Amy Dong

Ingredients  

  • 2 TB extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 7 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 lbs Italian sausage, ground, no casings
  • 1 TB oregano
  • ½ to 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, depending on desired heat
  • 6 oz pure tomato paste
  • Two, 14.5 oz each cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 8 cups chicken broth, regular strength
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 12 oz campanelle pasta, or malfada pasta
  • salt, to taste
  • Toppings, highly recommended: Ricotta cheese, freshly shredded parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 bunch of freshly torn basil leaves

Instructions

  • In a large heavy pot, heat olive oil to medium-high heat. Once hot, add onions and garlic, stirring for 1 or 2 minutes until translucent and aromatic. Add ground sausage, breaking it up as you brown it; cook until no longer pink and nicely browned. Add oregano, red pepper flakes (start with less and add more later if needed) and tomato paste, stirring to combine mixture well for 1 minute.
  • Add cans of fire roasted tomatoes with juices, chicken broth, 1 cup fresh parmesan, and bay leaves. Stir to combine well. Bring mixture to a boil, and immediately reduce to a low boil. Simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes. When soup is done, taste and add salt or crushed red pepper as needed.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a pot of well-salted water just until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain pasta in a colander but do not rinse. Immediately return drained pasta back into the same pot it cooked in. Generously drizzle with enough olive oil to prevent sticking (I use about 2 TB oil.) Cover and keep noodles warm until soup is done simmering.
  • Divide noodles into bowls and ladle soup over the noodles. Garnish each bowl with a generous spoonful of ricotta, and sprinkle with parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Sprinkle freshly torn basil leaves on top of each bowl and serve immediately.

Notes

  • If you have leftovers, keep the noodles and soup separate until it’s time for serving. Just rewarm and serve when ready.
  • If you enjoyed this recipe, please come back and give it a rating ❤️

Nutrition (per serving)

Serving: 1g | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 502mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Italian American
Method: Stovetop

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37 comments

    • Ruth

    I’d honestly never heard of this combination before. But I love lasagne and I love soup so you already had me at the title. It looks and sounds delicious, I may need to try it out very soon 🙂

    • Courtney

    Omg can we say yum!!!! I just love lasagna! Must give this soup a try!

    • Moments Inspire

    Wow that looks so amazing and yummy. I love lasagna but my husband does not, I wonder if I could trick him into liking the soup…..definitely worth a try. Thanks for sharing.

    • Aloh Che

    I have never heard about lasagna soups before! Definitely something to try!

    • nbosken

    I would never think to make lasagna a soup! However this looks so good that I will have to try making it myself!

    • folabest

    This sound good and looks yummy. Nice one

    • astoldbyalma

    Oooo this looks delicious! Plus it is pretty easy to make, may try this one day after work.

    • Sara

    I recently made lasagna soup for my family, and it was a hit; especially with our three small children. Can’t go wrong with this recipe!

      • chewoutloud

      Agreed, Sara! Especially when the whole fam eats it up 🙂

    • Munni of all Trades

    This is a one pot meal for the entire family! It combines the goodness of soup with a crowd pleaser i.e. lasagna 🙂

    • Monidipa Dutta (@MonidipaDutta51)

    I have never heard of lasagna soup. So yummy! I can’t wait to give this recipe a try! It left me drooling..!!

    • Elizabeth O

    I will definitely try this recipe at home. Looks so good and sounds so yummy.

    • Julie

    I’ve never tried Lasagna soup. Now I’ve got to try it out.

    • Christa

    This soup looks amazing! All the comfort of a soup combined with my favorite pasta dish!

    • Bethany Stout

    This looks amazing. I am always on the lookout for a quick and easy recipe for busy nights. This is going on my must-try list. Thanks for sharing.

    • oxfordmomma

    This winter I am craving all the soups! Definitely adding this one to the list of soups that I want to try.

    • Lorilea

    Ok this I am making this coming week! I am seriously wanting a bowl right now!

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