Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe

It’s comforting and cozy; rich and satisfying; nutritious and easy! It’s my easy lasagna soup recipe which is the best way to get the flavors of lasagna in a more simplified way.

There are a few reasons this is the best lasagna soup! We’re building max flavor a layered ways – with the ground beef and pork sausage, the Italian seasonings, the use of marinara sauce and bone broth, and finishing it off with the creamy ricotta and Parmesan cheese mixture. We’re maintaining the rich and satisfying characteristics of lasagna. And we’re using quality ingredients for the best flavors to shine.

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes

Ingredients

• Onion – I’ve used white onion, but yellow onion would also work well.
• Garlic – Fresh garlic will have the best flavor, but you could also use frozen or jarred garlic if you prefer.
• Oil – We’ve used olive oil, but you can use your favorite vegetable oil.
• Ground beef – Use high-quality ground beef for the best flavor.
• Pork sausage – We’re obviously using Jones Dairy Farm pork sausage here! This sausage is their original product and the recipe has remained the same since 1889! Made with just pork, salt, and spices, it adds rich and delicious flavor to the soup.
• Seasonings – Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, sea salt, garlic salt, red pepper flakes
• Marinara sauce – I love using marinara sauce in soups as it adds a deep and rich flavor without needing a ton of simmering time. You could also use a can of crushed tomatoes if you prefer.
• Broth – Use vegetable, chicken, or beef broth. I love using bone broth for a little extra protein and a boost, but you can really use any type of broth.
• Pasta – Use lasagna noodles for a classic lasagna look or use a smaller, corkscrew pasta like cavatappi, gemelli, or fusilli. The smaller pasta is typically a little easier (no breaking of noodles and easy to fit on a spoon!).
• Cheese – We’re using both ricotta and Parmesan for topping these bowls of soup. The combination of both gives them the classic lasagna flavor. I prefer shredding my own Parmesan, but you can easily use grated Parmesan for a shortcut.
• Basil – Garnish with fresh basil for a bit of green color and bright flavor.

How to Make Lasagna Soup

This is an overview, the detailed instructions can be found below in the recipe card.

1. Prep ingredients. Dice onion and mince garlic.
2. Cook onions. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot and cook onions until soft.
3. Cook meat. Add garlic, ground beef, pork sausage, Italian seasoning, fennel seed, and salt to onions. Cook until meat is cooked through.

4. Simmer soup. Add marinara sauce and broth to pot and bring soup to a boil, lower heat, and simmer.
5. Cook pasta. While the soup is simmering, cook pasta according to package instructions to al dente.

6. Mix ricotta mixture. In a medium bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes if desired.
7. Serve. Place some cooked pasta in a soup bowl and ladle lasagna soup over the top. Add a spoonful of ricotta mixture and garnish with fresh basil and red pepper flakes.

Storage

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

How to reheat

Reheat soup in a saucepan on the stove or in the microwave until heated through and hot.

Can you freeze?

You can freeze the soup, as long as it doesn’t have the pasta in it! Store in a freezer-safe container for 2-3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

How to prep ahead

You can prep a bit of this ahead to help it come together quicker:

• 5-Minute Prep: Chop onions to shave off a little time the day you’re making the creamy lasagna soup.
• 30-Minute Prep: Make the soup completely and mix up the ricotta cheese mixture a day or two in advance. The day you’re eating, reheat the soup on the stove while you cook the pasta.

More Soup Recipes

If you like this easy lasagna soup recipe, you might also like these other soup recipes:

• Chicken Taco Soup
• Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
• Healthy Minestrone Soup
• Easy Dumpling Soup

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