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    Home » Soups

    Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe

    Published: Jan 14, 2020 / Updated: Apr 2, 2022 / 32 Comments

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    This hearty lasagna soup recipe is loaded with Italian sausage, lasagna noodles, and a ridiculously good tomato broth. It's on the table in just 40 minutes. Add cheesy toppings to make this soup extra amazing!

    You may also like my Creamy Chicken Lasagna Soup.

    close-up of the best lasagna soup

    Why you'll love it

    Lasagna is a beloved Italian-American dish, and this soup has the flavors of your favorite lasagna, but it's a lot less work! This comforting soup is made all in one pot in just 40 minutes, and there's none of the guesswork and hassle of layering a traditional lasagna. Who doesn't appreciate a shortcut every now and then?

    Living in a cold weather climate, there's nothing quite like cozying up to a bowl of lasagna soup on a chilly day. In each spoonful you get sausage, pasta, and cheesy goodness along with a rich tomato broth. It's definitely a staple in our household, and I can't wait for it to be one in yours too.

    Ingredients for it

    • Italian sausage - we chose mild for this recipe
    • Onion and garlic - aromatics for the foundation of the soup. Sweet Vidalia is our go-to onion, but yellow works
    • Tomatoes - a can of crushed tomatoes creates the base of the broth
    • Beef broth - for deeper, richer flavor
    • Italian seasoning - it's a single jar of a combination of fragrant dried herbs
    • Pasta - the lasagna noodles cook right in the soup
    • Fresh basil - it perfectly complements the tomato broth
    ingredients for lasagna soup on a marble surface

    Toppings for lasagna soup

    • Parmesan cheese - I prefer to grate my own. I just keep a wedge in the fridge always, and I use this grater.
    • Mozzarella cheese - the shredded pre-bagged stuff saves time, but you can grate it yourself
    • Ricotta cheese - for creaminess
    • Fresh chopped parsley - it's totally optional for additional freshness

    How to make lasagna soup

    This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.

    sauteing italian sausage and onion in a large pot

    In a large pot or Dutch oven start by sautéing the sausage until it starts to brown, and then add in the onions and garlic. Continue cooking it for a few minutes until the onions soften up.

    adding pasta and basil to lasagna soup

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, water, Italian seasoning, and lasagna noodles. Bring the soup to a boil, and then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the pasta has softened up. Season it with salt & pepper as needed, and stir in fresh basil. Top each bowl with some ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese!

    Substitutions and variations

    • Want to add a little kick? Try adding some red pepper flakes or using hot Italian sausage.
    • You can substitute the sausage meat for ground beef or even ground pork, turkey, or chicken.  
    • I don't list quantities for toppings because everyone's tastes vary. This soup is good without the toppings, but they do take the flavor to the next level. If I had to choose, I would definitely pick the parmesan and one other cheese if you don't want to use all three. 
    • You may substitute lasagna noodles for a different pasta shape. I'd use around 8 ounces of uncooked pasta if you do. 

    What to serve with lasagna soup

    • If served with sides, this recipe will easily make 6 reasonable portions. Try serving this soup with a salad. I love a classic Caesar salad with homemade Caesar dressing!
    • For a lighter option, this Super Simple Parmesan Arugula Salad pairs well.
    • You can't go wrong with garlic knots or garlic bread.
    lasagna soup in a yellow pot

    Leftovers and storage

    • This soup will keep for 3-4 days in the fridge in an airtight container. However, keep in mind the lasagna noodles will absorb a lot of liquid the longer you leave it.
    • To reheat the soup, warm in a saucepan over a low heat. You may need to add more beef broth.
    • It freezes well if you add the lasagna noodles and cheese toppings in after you thaw it. Pasta and dairy don't do well in the freezer, so if you're not eating it all right away, you may want to cook the noodles separately.

    More delicious soups

    • Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup
    • Easy Stuffed Pepper Soup
    • Easy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
    • Zuppa Toscana (Sausage, Bacon, Potato, and Kale Soup)
    • Minestrone Soup Recipe
    lasagna soup in a bowl

    Did you make this easy lasagna soup? Questions? Give me a shout below! 

    close-up of the best lasagna soup

    Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe

    This hearty lasagna soup recipe is loaded with Italian sausage, lasagna noodles, and a ridiculously good tomato broth. It's on the table in just 40 minutes. Add cheesy toppings to make this soup extra amazing!
    5 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine Italian American
    Servings 6
    Calories 496 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound Italian sausage
    • 1/2 medium onion chopped
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 (28 fluid ounce) can crushed tomatoes
    • 4 cups beef broth
    • 1 cup water
    • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 10 uncooked lasagna noodles broken into smaller pieces
    • 1-2 tablespoons fresh basil torn/sliced thin
    • Salt & pepper to taste
    • Toppings: ricotta, grated parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella use any/all/none to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Add the sausage meat to a large soup pot (take sausage meat out of casings if using whole sausages). Brown the sausage for 5 minutes, over medium-high heat, breaking it up with your spoon as you go along. If there's a lot of excess fat, drain it (I didn't).
    • Add the onion and garlic, and continue cooking for 4-5 minutes.
    • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, water, Italian seasoning, and lasagna noodles. Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil.
    • Reduce the heat so it's gently boiling, and let it simmer (covered, with the lid slightly ajar) for about 15 minutes or until the pasta is tender. I stir it a few times just to ensure the pasta isn't sticking to the bottom of the pot.
    • While the soup's cooking, prep your toppings.
    • Stir in the basil and season with salt & pepper as needed. Dish the soup up and top each bowl with a dollop of ricotta and a small handful of mozzarella and parmesan (go as easy or generous as you want).

    Notes

    • Serves 6 if portions are reasonable (e.g. if served with garlic bread or a salad). If you're feeding very hungry people, it's more like 4 portions.
    • I don't list quantities for the toppings because everyone's tastes vary. The toppings are optional but recommended.
    • This soup soaks up the broth quite fast, so it's best eaten immediately. Add more beef broth to leftovers if needed.
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 21gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 1328mgPotassium: 791mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 302IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword easy lasagna soup, lasagna soup recipe, one pot lasagna soup
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Amanda says

      March 25, 2022 at 8:20 PM

      5 stars
      I had to leave out the onion and this was still delicious! I also added some chopped kale towards the end. This recipe will definitely be part of our meal rotation. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        March 25, 2022 at 9:15 PM

        We're so glad it worked out, Amanda! Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Michelle says

      November 6, 2021 at 4:42 AM

      How would you suggest cooking in a crockpot please.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 6, 2021 at 10:34 AM

        Hi Michelle! So, you'd have to sauté the sausage/onion/garlic in a skillet, then transfer it to the Crockpot along with the rest of the step 3 ingredients. I haven't tested this in the Crockpot, so I really am not sure how long the pasta will take to cook, so I don't know if adding it in during step 3 is even a good idea. Normally with a slow cooker recipe, you'd add pasta in during the last 30 min-1 hour of cooking time. I think with this recipe it would probably just be easiest to follow it as written since you would need to dirty up a skillet and the Crockpot when you can just use a pot and do it on the stove fairly quickly. If you do experiment, let me know how it goes.

        Reply
    3. Keith says

      October 27, 2021 at 3:23 PM

      Looks so scrumptious I’m gonna make it tonight.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 27, 2021 at 3:33 PM

        Hope you enjoy it, Keith!! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Amanda says

      October 20, 2021 at 6:48 PM

      5 stars
      Delicious! I’ve made this with both mild and spicy Italian sausage and it’s so yummy every time!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 20, 2021 at 9:27 PM

        I'm thrilled you like this recipe, Amanda! 😀

        Reply
    5. Gretchen says

      January 18, 2021 at 11:26 PM

      5 stars
      This was fantastic!! If anyone is looking for some greens- I added a few cups of leafy kale the last 5 mins of cooking time and it was great! Thank you for another great recipe!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 19, 2021 at 10:42 AM

        Awesome!! Good idea!

        Reply
    6. AJ says

      January 12, 2021 at 9:10 AM

      5 stars
      Easy and delicious! My family loved it, and my 3 year old really enjoyed breaking apart the lasagna noodles. Definitely making this again!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 12, 2021 at 10:10 AM

        I love that!! Thank you!

        Reply
    7. Karen Vail says

      December 25, 2020 at 11:27 AM

      5 stars
      So delicious and easy. No lasagna noodles to be found in my town so I used rigatoni. This will be a winter favorite from now own.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 25, 2020 at 3:45 PM

        I'm so glad it worked out! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Jessica says

      December 17, 2020 at 11:05 AM

      5 stars
      we LOVED this soup! My husband said it was one of the most favorite things I've cooked for him. We didn't have lasagna, so I used ditalini pasta (short round tubes). I also added a block of frozen spinach for some extra greens. Easy to make, delicious. Will be a staple in my winter rotation.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 17, 2020 at 11:12 AM

        So happy to hear that, Jessica!! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Elizabeth Theuser says

      December 9, 2020 at 10:13 AM

      I like to cook my pasta separately and add it to individual bowls and pour the soup over it so that it doesn't soak up the broth. I just keep the pasta in a separate container in the fridge and use as needed.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 9, 2020 at 10:13 AM

        That works!

        Reply
    10. Talyn Smiley says

      April 4, 2020 at 5:29 PM

      5 stars
      Definitely a family favorite. Even my daughter who isn't a fan of lasagna enjoyed it being made with sausage. I've tried three of your recipes and plan on cooking three more this week. Thanks for sharing:)

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 4, 2020 at 7:14 PM

        I'm so happy to hear that!! 😀 Thanks so much for coming back to Salt & Lavender!

        Reply
    11. Meg says

      March 17, 2020 at 6:24 AM

      This was excellent; my husband loved it. Great comfort food during such a stressful time.
      I added some fresh spinach!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 17, 2020 at 9:59 AM

        I am so happy to hear that! XO

        Reply
    12. Danielle says

      February 2, 2020 at 6:39 PM

      5 stars
      So this is my second time making one of your recipes in as many days and I’m seriously thinking about trying one every day...i.e. Julie and Julia lol. Super easy and super delicious!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 3, 2020 at 8:55 AM

        Haha aww that's amazing!! 🙂 Thank you!

        Reply
    13. Lulu7479 says

      January 23, 2020 at 9:41 AM

      5 stars
      So delicious!!! This was a perfect dinner and so much easier to make than regular lasagna. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves lasagna. I used tomatoes that were galic and Italian flavor and added the spices so it packed a wonderful flavor.
      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 23, 2020 at 3:43 PM

        Yay!! So happy you liked it ♥️🤗

        Reply
    14. Courtney says

      January 21, 2020 at 6:40 PM

      5 stars
      This was a very easy and quick recipe to make after getting home from work. Husband and I get home late so we always look for a quick dish that can be whipped up in 30ish minutes. The flavor was wonderful and it was a fun and new dinner to try! Have already sent the recipe to my mom for her to make 🙂

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 21, 2020 at 6:43 PM

        That’s awesome!! Thank you so much for leaving me a comment ♥️

        Reply
    15. Sheila says

      January 20, 2020 at 7:05 PM

      5 stars
      Very easy to make and it truly felt like we were eating a deconstructed lasagna. We added ricotta and grated Parmesan. Fresh and tasty!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 20, 2020 at 8:16 PM

        I am so happy you liked it!! Thanks so much for letting me know ♥️♥️♥️

        Reply
    16. Sandy says

      January 17, 2020 at 4:09 AM

      5 stars
      This soup is delicious. We loved it, plus it filled the house with a tasty aroma of lasagna. I garnished mine with freshly shredded parmesan. It was a welcome change to the creamy based soups I usually make.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 17, 2020 at 8:41 AM

        I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Sandy!! Thanks so much for letting me know. ♥️

        Reply

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