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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 or Easy Skillet Lasagna.
Why you’ll love it
Lasagna is a beloved Italian-American dish, and this soup has the flavors of your favorite Homemade Lasagna or Lasagna Roll Ups, 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 hassle of layering a traditional lasagna. Who doesn’t appreciate a shortcut?
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.
What you’ll need
- 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
Toppings for lasagna soup
- Parmesan cheese – always grate your own for best taste and texture
- 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.
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 until the onions soften up.
Stir in the tomatoes, broth, water, Italian seasoning, and lasagna noodles. Bring the soup to a boil, and then reduce the heat and simmer until the pasta has softened up. Season with salt & pepper, and stir in fresh basil. Top each bowl with cheese.
Tools for this recipe
Check out Natasha’s favorite kitchen essentials, gadgets, and cookware!
- This is the Dutch oven pictured.
- I like to store uncooked pasta in one of these airtight pantry containers for freshness.
- I always keep a wedge of parmesan in the fridge, and I use this grater for that perfecting dusting!
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 my Extra Cheesy Garlic Bread.
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.
If you made this easy lasagna soup, please leave a star rating and review below! I’d love to hear from you. You can also find me on Instagram.
Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (28 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 torn fresh basil
- 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.
- 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.
- Find this recipe in chapter 5 of the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials hardcover cookbook, too.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Super easy and quickly prepared. It’s a hit for even the pickiest of eaters
Thanks, Bryan! 😀
I’ve got Covid at the moment and I’ve made your recipes three nights in a row while recovering! Love how easy and cheap they are ❤️
Aww I hope you feel better soon, Liv!!
Fantastic – will definitely make again !
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First recipe in a long time that all 5 family members ate and enjoyed!! I have 3 girls (ages 4-10), and usually at least one kid is unhappy at mealtime. But everyone loved this recipe! Thank you so much!
Well that’s so nice to hear!! 😀 You’re very welcome!
Wow! Easy to make AND delicious. I cut the recipe in half since I’m cooking for one and it worked perfectly! Another winner!
That’s awesome!!
Delicious and super easy to make
Fantastic!! Thanks, Karla!
This recipe is on point! My fiancé really enjoyed it! I should have listen med when it said to make noodles separate, because I threw the noodles in the cook and it soaked up my soup! Regardless, it was absolutely delicious!
I’m so glad you liked it! 😀 Yup, you can definitely cook the noodles separately and add them in when needed.
Can you go ahead and throw/mix the cheese in there instead of using it as a topping?
Sure!
Made this tonight. Think my wife and son were glad! Turned out great! Super easy, fast and delicious!
Yay!! Glad to hear it, Dave! 😀
For some reason I can’t seem to pin or print your recipes. Any idea why? It’s so frustrating.
Hi Marianne! I tested pinning an image from this blog post and it works just fine for me. I also asked my sister and a couple friends to test pinning, and it works for them too. Just so you know, we don’t make the step-by-step photos pinnable, but you should be able to pin any of the other recipe images in the blog post. Can you please let me know exactly how you tried to pin it so I can troubleshoot? You can either reply to this comment or send me an email with more details and screenshots. I also tried printing it myself and had my sister do it in her home too, and it works fine as well. It sounds like these are totally separate issues, but I can’t seem to replicate either of them. Printers can be really finicky, and unfortunately it’s probably something on your end that I can’t troubleshoot.