Lasagna lovers unite! This easy Lasagna Soup brings all the wonderful flavors of a delectable layered Italian lasagna together in a simple and quick to make soup. Prepare to have your taste buds tantalized over and over again.
For an over the top company worthy meal I serve this with Italian Chopped Salad and Cheese Garlic Bread.
Why this recipe works!
- This soup is flavor packed. Nothing boring here! From the sun ripened tomato broth to the soft pillows of sweet ricotta cheese this soup brings out the best that lasagna has to offer.
- It is made with wholesome all natural ingredients that you can feel good about eating and about feeding to your loved ones.
- This delectable recipe comes together in a little over 35 minutes all in one pot with many ingredients you may already have in your pantry.
- Even the little ones love this soup! It is just that delicious. I mean honestly who doesn’t love lasagna?
How to make Lasagna Soup
Start by browning the Italian Sausage breaking it up as it cooks. When it is about halfway browned add the chopped onion and cook until the sausage is browned and onion is soft. Drain any excess grease. Now reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, parsley, oregano, basil, thyme, and crushed red pepper stirring and cooking for about 1 minute. Then add the the fire roasted tomatoes and crushed tomatoes. Next whisk together the tomato paste and about 1/2 cup of the chicken broth to smooth and thin it out. Now whisk it into the soup along with the remaining 5 1/2 cups chicken broth.
Bring the soup to a simmer and add the lasagna noodles breaking them up into bite size pieces as you add them. Don’t worry they don’t have to be perfect. Now cook the soup until the noodles are tender. In a separate bowl combine the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan and a little bit of parsley. Finally when ladling the soup into bowls top with about 1/4 cup of the sweet cheese mixture. If desired sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley or basil.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- If you can not find bulk Italian Sausage simply buy Italian sausage links and cut the casings off with kitchen scissors.
- Ground beef or ground turkey can be substituted for the Italian sausage.
- I like to whisk the tomato paste with a little of the broth so that it blends in to the soup well.
- Chicken stock or vegetable stock can be substituted for the chicken broth.
- Use whole milk ricotta and whole milk mozzarella cheese. They are just so delicious!
- Do you like everything with a little heat and spice? Then simply add a little more crushed red pepper or a few pinches of ground cayenne pepper.
- If you know that you will be reserving a portion of the soup for leftovers simply remove that amount of soup before adding the pasta or the cheese. Set aside a percentage of uncooked lasagna noodles (in the pantry) and mixed cheese (in the refrigerator). They can then be added when you reheat the leftover soup on the stovetop.
- The cheese mixture and the leftover soup will stay good for at least 5 days as long as the sausage was not close to expiration upon cooking.
Other soup recipes to try!
Lasagna Soup Recipe
This delicious family friendly Lasagna Soup brings it all together with Italian Sausage, crushed tomatoes, lasagna noodles and a perfect blend of spices all in one pot. In less than thirty five minutes you have can have a memorable meal with wholesome all natural ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian Sausage
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- ¼ crushed red pepper
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 6 lasagna noodles broken into bite size pieces
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Italian parsley or basil chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a Dutch Oven over medium heat brown the Italian Sausage. When it is halfway browned add the onion and cook until the sausage is browned and the onion is soft. Reduce the heat to low and add garlic, 1 teaspoon parsley, oregano, basil, thyme, and crushed red pepper; stirring and cooking for 1 minute. Stir in the fire roasted tomatoes and crushed tomatoes.
- Whisk together the tomato paste and 1/2 cup of the chicken broth. Whisk it into the soup along with remaining 5 1/2 cups chicken broth.
- Bring the soup to a simmer and add the lasagna noodles. Cook the soup until the noodles are tender; 20-22 minutes.
- In a medium bowl combine the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan and 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley. Top each bowl with 1/4 cup cheese mixture. If desired top with chopped fresh parsley or basil.
Notes
- If you can not find bulk Italian Sausage simply buy Italian sausage links and cut the casings off with kitchen scissors.
- Ground beef or ground turkey can be substituted for the Italian sausage.
- I like to whisk the tomato paste with a little of the broth so that it blends in to the soup well.
- Chicken stock or vegetable stock can be substituted for the chicken broth.
- Use whole milk ricotta and whole milk mozzarella cheese. They are just so delicious!
- Do you like everything with a little heat and spice? Then simply add a little more crushed red pepper or a few pinches of ground cayenne pepper.
- If you know that you will be reserving a portion of the soup for leftovers simply remove that amount of soup before adding the pasta or the cheese. Set aside a percentage of uncooked lasagna noodles (in the pantry) and mixed cheese (in the refrigerator). They can then be added when you reheat the leftover soup on the stovetop.
- The cheese mixture and the leftover soup will stay good for at least 5 days as long as the sausage was not close to expiration upon cooking.
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Karin
Easy to make and delicious. Made a double batch based on the comments. Glad I did as I can freeze some after eating it for a few nights. Made with seashell noodles as I didn’t have lasagna noodles. Thanks for the recipe.
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Beth Pierce
You are most welcome Karin! So glad that you liked it!
Tracy
Could you use spaghetti sauce instead of the canned tomatoes?
Beth Pierce
Yes you could but you might need to add a little more broth to thin it out.
Debbie
Absolutely delicious and so easy! Will definitely be making this a few times a month. ❤️
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Debbie!!
Janet Bradley
Can I use orzo pasta vs lasagna noodle? That. would babe my only change to the recipe. I know orzo is a lot smaller in size, would you be ale to tell me how orzo to use (cooked or uncooked).
Thanks, Janet
Cynthia | What A Girl Eats
This is classic comfort food. The kids loved the sausage. We’ll be making this again.
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Julia
I loved this easy idea of lasagne soup. I hate making lasagne, because It’s so long to prepare, but this soup was done in half an hour and really tasted great like lasagne 🙂 Thanks for the recipe!
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Seema Sriram
This is fabulous. Weeknights, no layering, and still a wholesome lasagna. I love it!!
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Sandhya
Never thought of making Lasagne into a soup. So quick, easy, and comforting!
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April
This soup was incredible! My whole family loved it, and we didn’t have any leftovers – total win!
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Kristyn
My kids love eating lasagna this way! All the same great flavors & so comforting!
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katerina @ diethood.com
Oh my goodness, this soup was incredibly delicious!! We loved every bite!! YUM!
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Jess
Total comfort food right here. Perfect for our chilly nights right now. And total bonus that the whole family loves it!
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Shelley
Oh my goooodness!! Turning lasagna into a soup?? This sounds absolutely fantastic!
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PAMELA GARCIA
Wow, this was FABULOUS! I am not really a big lasagna fan (but hubby is) although I’m a huge soup fan. This was fricking great! I was shocked! LOL Even hubby who is very discerning said it was delicious! I used 3 links of hot Italian sausage (from the meat market) and then used 1 can of crushed tomatoes and 1 can of diced petite tomatoes. I used a carton of chicken broth and about a cup or so of beef broth (that was lingering in my fridge). I used really good lasagna noodles from Central Market (they were actually no boil, but they worked great) and then also really good ricotta/mozzarella/parmesan from Central Market as well. We always say it’s all about the ingredients! We are having the leftovers tonite. When I put in the fridge I removed most of the noodles from the broth so that they would not be mushy when we eat the second time. Again, this was the best soup I’ve made in a long time! I think it’s even company worthy! Thank you so much!!!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Pamela! The pleasure is all mine! I am so glad you and your husband enjoyed it. I am a huge soup fan too!
Kevin
This soup has so many delicious ingredients! I will be making it often!
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katerina @ diethood.com
I love how easy, hearty and delicious this lasagna soup is!! This is definitely happening very soon at our house!!
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KERRI
This is such a delicious hearty, cozy soup! Out family loves this and begs me to make it frequently!
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Cathy
I think my family liked this even more than lasagna!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
This Lasagna Soup couldn’t look any more perfect!
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Sara Welch
I love soup season for recipes just like this one! Enjoyed this for dinner last night and it was a hit all around the table! Easily, a new favorite recipe!
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Sandi
I love this was so easy to make! It was a big hit.
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Emily Liao
Never thought to make this into a soup! Loved the flavors in this one. Definitely making again 🙂
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Dannii
This looks incredible. All the comfort of lasagna in a delicious soup. YUM!
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Mary
This soup is pure comfort! Will be making it again!
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Anita
This soup is perfect for the colder days, and with a piece of crusty bread, this is substantial enough for a light lunch. 🙂
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Erica Schwarz
This looks so good – and SO easy for a weeknight. I love using those fire roasted tomatoes too. They add so much flavor so easily.
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