The Ultimate Lasagna Soup Recipe
This lasagna soup recipe is everything you love about classic lasagna comforting, hearty, and loaded with Italian flavors served up in a cozy, one-pot dish.
Ingredients
- 6 oz lasagna noodles broken into pieces
- 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 lb hot or sweet Italian sausage casings removed
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 32 oz low-sodium chicken or beef broth your choice!
- 15 oz canned crushed tomatoes with their juice
- 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 cup half & half
- Ricotta cheese for serving
Optional:
- A sprinkle of extra basil and parmesan for garnish.
Instructions
Cook the noodles
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles for 2 minutes less than the package instructions recommend. Drain the noodles, drizzle them with a little oil to prevent sticking, and set them aside.
Brown the sausage
- In a large, heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked.
Sauté the aromatics
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and oregano, cooking for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Build the broth
- Add the tomato paste, stirring to coat the sausage mixture. Pour in the chicken or beef broth and the crushed tomatoes with their juice. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Partially cover the pot and simmer for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Finish the soup
- Keeping the heat at a simmer, stir in the cooked noodles, half & half, parmesan cheese, and fresh basil. Let everything heat through for 3–5 minutes. Taste the soup, and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Serve and enjoy
- Ladle the lasagna soup into bowls, and top each serving with a generous spoonful of ricotta cheese. A sprinkle of fresh basil and grated parmesan makes the perfect finishing touch. Serve immediately and enjoy!