This easy lasagna soup has all of the delicious flavors of homemade lasagna without all the work! The perfect weeknight dinner that’s made in one pot!
Family Favorite Soup
This time of year soup recipes are definitely on the menu. I’m sharing one of my family’s favorites “tastes like lasagna soup”. The best thing about this recipe is that it’s made all in one pot and is easy to tweak for personal taste.
If you love all the delicious Italian flavors like Italian sausage, pasta, tomatoes, garlic, basil and CHEESE in a traditional lasagna, you are going to love this soup version. It’s an easier take on the classic, but still tastes just as delicious. I also love to make lasagna roll ups and crockpot lasagna.
This dish pairs perfectly with a big chopped salad or my easy garlic bread. It’s definitely a recipe to add to your menu this fall and is the perfect comfort food. My kids gobble it up every time!
How to Make Lasagna Soup
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- BROWN. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-heat. Add in the chopped onion and cook until tender, about 2-3 minutes. Then stir in garlic and cook an additional minute. Add in the sausage (break up with a wooden spoon) and cook until browned. Drain any excess grease.
- BOIL. Add in chicken broth, tomatoes and tomato paste and stir to combine. Then add in oregano, Italian seasoning and basil. Bring to a light boil, then add in the uncooked lasagna noodle pieces. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
- SERVE. Add in the parmesan, mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Ladle lasagna soup into bowls and top with a big scoop of ricotta cheese and fresh basil. You can always add more parmesan if you love cheese. Who are we kidding? More cheese is always a good idea!
Crockpot Version
To make crockpot lasagna soup, I would recommend browning the sausage and onions ahead of time. Then add all of the ingredients except the noodles and cheese and cook for 7-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high.
Separately cook the pasta al dente and add to the crockpot and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes. Stir in the cheese right before serving.
Cooking Tips
- Can use ground beef or ground turkey instead of sausage (although sausage definitely adds more flavor). Add in 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning to compensate.
- If you don’t have lasagna noodles, you can add in other types of pasta like ziti noodles or fusilli.
- Feel free to sprinkle in some red pepper flakes for a boost of heat or some fresh parsley for even more flavor.
- Cook the noodles until al dente (they’ll continue cooking from the heat of the soup). Don’t cook them all the way or else they’ll be mushy when serving.
- You can also cook the noodles separately if preferred. Then right before serving, add them to the individual soup bowls and pour the soup on top.
- When refrigerated, then noodles will soak up some of the liquid. I’d recommend mixing in more chicken stock or broth when reheating.
How to Freeze Lasagna Soup
If you have plans on freezing this soup, I’d recommend freezing the base of the soup without the noodles and cheese. Noodles tend to separate when frozen and reheated, making them mushy.
When you’re ready enjoy, thaw and then reheat the base of the soup on the stove. Cook the pasta in a separate pot until it’s al dente (slightly firm) and add to the soup. Let simmer for a few minutes, then stir in cheese right before serving
5 star review
“This is my family’s favorite recipe in the world! When I want a recipe that everyone will devour, this is my go-to. Bonus is how fast and easy it is to make this soup. Highly recommend.”
-Rachel K
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Lasagna Soup
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage , casings removed
- 32 ounce container chicken stock
- 30 ounces petite diced tomatoes with juice (two 15 ounce cans)
- 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2-3 Tablespoons freshly chopped basil , more to taste
- 8 uncooked lasagna noodles , broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese , optional
- Kosher salt & pepper , to taste
Ricotta cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-heat. Add in the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook an additional minute. Add in the sausage (break up with a wooden spoon) and cook until browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Add in chicken stock, tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir until combined and then add the oregano, Italian seasoning and basil. Bring to a light boil and then add in the noodles. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Ladle soup into bowls and top with a spoonful of ricotta cheese and more basil if desired.
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Notes
- You can substitute with ground beef or turkey. I would just add in 1/2 teaspoon extra Italian seasoning.
- You can also sneak in a cup of shredded carrots or zucchini for added veggies.
- If you’d like the soup thinner, add more chicken stock or broth.
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Second time making it and I love this soup. So quick, simple & easy.
Thank you for this recipe ☺️
You are so welcome! So glad you love the soup. Thanks for your comment and review :)
Made this first time tonight. Very delicious, and the whole family enjoyed it. Much easier than making traditional lasagna. Thank you!!
I’m so happy it was a hit with your fam! :)
This recipe is so good, a family favorite! We add a scoop of cottage cheese instead of ricotta, just for something different, and it’s delicious.
Yum, I’ll have to try cottage cheese next time! :)
This is my family’s favorite recipe in the world! When I want a recipe that everyone will devour, this is my go-to. Bonus is how fast and easy it is to make this soup. Highly recommend.
Thanks so much for your nice comment, Rachael! This makes me so happy to hear :)
This is such a great recipe. I’ve made it a few times. I buy Safeway’s bulk Italian sausage because it’s easier and the most delicious. I don’t use tomato paste as my family doesn’t like that over powering tomato flavor, I used tomato sauce instead. I also cooked it like I do my regular lasagna sauce and that was simmering for about 3 to 4 hours (before putting in the noodles.) I took this to my daughter’s house last night for dinner. It had set over night in the refrigerator so the spices had time to really soak in and my daughter and her family loved it. Everyone had seconds! Next trip to their house I am going to double the recipe that’s how much they loved it.
This makes me so happy to hear! Love all your swaps and modifications. It sounds so delicious!
Canned tomato sauce or something else? And how much?
Thank you
No tomato sauce…just 2 cans of diced tomatoes and a 6 ounce can of tomato paste. You can find the full measurements and ingredients in the recipe card. Just click the “jump to recipe” button at the top of the page :)
This is a great soup! Much less time consuming than my homemade lasagna, which, by the way has gotten stellar reviews from ITALIANS! I made a double batch of this soup today and am taking some to our pastor’s family and had enough for my husband and I and two widowed friends of ours.
I’m so happy you love the soup, Donna! :)
Increadible and delicious ☺️
What’s the serving size on this?
Hi Katie! It serves 6!
My family loves this soup and request it every few Co months or so . I’ve been making it for quite awhile now. I find its Delish and very easy and quick to make.
Thank you so much
I’m so glad to hear that your family loves it! :)
I have made this recipe several times and it is delicious. I have found no boil lasagna noodles work better than traditional ones. The traditional noodles never seem to get tender in 8-10 minutes.
Thanks for your comment Kathleen! I’m glad you enjoyed it!