This easy lasagna soup recipe simmers in one pot with tender noodles, sausage, garlic, onion, an Italian seasoned marinara sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan and creamy ricotta. The easiest way to enjoy lasagna!
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Favorite Lasagna Soup Recipe
This time of year soup recipes are definitely on the menu. I’m sharing one of my family’s favorites, easy lasagna soup. The best thing about this recipe is that it’s made all in one pot!
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. I even have a crockpot lasagna soup, too!
Why You’ll Love This Lasagna Soup
- One pot: All the comfort of lasagna but easily made in one pot with no layering or even rolling like in these lasagna roll ups!
- Comfort food: Pasta, cheese and a rich tomato sauce in a comforting bowl of soup, my family can’t get enough of this soup, chicken gnocchi soup or sausage tortellini soup, too!
Easy Lasagna Soup Ingredients
The ingredient list may look long, but I promise this comes together quickly and contains simple ingredients you might already have!
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Italian sausage: I prefer mild Italian sausage, but use your favorite.
- Onion and garlic: Classic aromatic ingredients that add lots of flavor.
- Chicken stock: To thin out the sauce into soup consistency.
- Tomatoes: Two 15 oz cans of petite diced tomatoes with their juices and tomato paste.
- Seasonings: Oregano, Italian seasoning, freshly chopped basil, salt and pepper.
- Lasagna noodles: Regular lasagna noodles broken into smaller pieces or if you can find mafalda pasta that works, too!
- Cheese: Freshly grated parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese and Ricotta for topping.
Lasagna Soup Variations
- Meat: Can use ground beef, ground turkey or ground pork instead of sausage (although sausage definitely adds more flavor). Add in 1/2 teaspoon more Italian seasoning to compensate.
- Pasta substitutions: If you don’t have lasagna noodles, you can add in other types of pasta like ziti noodles or fusilli.
- Spicy: Feel free to sprinkle in some red pepper flakes for a boost of heat.
- Veggies: Add more vegetables with the onion and garlic. Mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers and yellow squash or zucchini would work great.
- Fresh herbs: Sprinkle in some fresh parsley right before serving for added flavor.
How to Make Lasagna Soup
Warm and comforting soup in one pot, it doesn’t get any easier or better than that!
- Brown meat. Heat the olive oil in a large pot on stove top over medium-heat. Add in the chopped onion and cook until tender, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook an additional minute. Add sausage (break up with a wooden spoon) and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add sauce and spices. 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.
- Cook lasagna noodles. 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 dollop 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!
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
Serving Suggestions
This one pot lasagna soup is definitely a recipe to add to your menu this during the colder months and it’s the perfect comfort food. I love to ladle it into bowls with a dollop of ricotta cheese on top.
This dish pairs perfectly with a big chopped salad or Caesar salad and my easy garlic bread. Other favorites include this cheesy garlic bread and an Italian salad for a complete dinner idea.
Storage
- Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The noodles will soak up some of the liquid while in storage so when reheating add some chicken stock or broth.
- To freeze: If you plan on freezing this soup, I’d recommend freezing the base of the soup without the noodles and cheese. When ready to enjoy, thaw soup, make noodles separately and add to the reheated soup. Stir in cheeses and enjoy.
Craving more Italian soup recipes? Minestrone soup, pasta e fagioli and zuppa toscana are all favorites!
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Lasagna Soup Recipe
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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
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2-3 Tablespoons freshly chopped basil , more to taste
- 8 uncooked lasagna noodles , broken into bite-sized pieces
- ½ 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.
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
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
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!
Easy and delicious! I am amazed at how simple and quick this recipe is and could not believe how it was every bit as good as traditional lasagna. Trust me when I say this because I’m Italian and every fall, my husband and I make 4-5 lasagnas completely from scratch and freeze them for the next several months. Now I can have lasagna soup ready on any given day!
Thank you for your kind comment! I’m so happy to hear you have enjoyed this recipe. :)
One of the best soups for the fall/winter! The flavor is so tasty! Loved it!
What a delicious idea!! Combining two of our favorites into one meal, that my kids will eat too!
So good! I love the broken up lasagna pieces in here! I sometimes put broken up lasagna noodles into chicken noodle soup for a slightly different texture experience. The flavors in this soup are just fantastic! It really DOES taste like a lasagna soup!
I did not make it yet
Going to store for ingredients
Looks delicious. I’m always looking for something different to make so tired of chicken, and burgers
I hope you enjoy it! :)
This was easy with delicious ingredients easily found and most in the house already. Turned out very tasty and filling
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! :)
I made this today with Turkey sausage and it was really good. I added extra Italian seasoning and extra garlic. Yummy!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! :)
Very easy for me.im not used to cooking anymore.also great taste
This is freaking delicious!! I kept the recipe as is except I added more Italian seasoning. Sooo good!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! :)
Awesome!!
Can this be frozen
I would recommend freezing without the noodles and adding when you thaw. :)
Made this today, deliciouso 😊
This is so great and easy to make. I have told friends of mine about this soup and they all ask me for the recipe which gladly give them. This soup is even better the next day with all the flavors mingling together. This a keeper for sure
I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed it! I agree, I love this soup the next day too. :)
Has anyone made this with the no boil noodles?
I have not made it yet. I want to know if I can freeze the leftover soup. It is just my husband and I so I usually divide in serving size and freeze the leftovers. I do this with most everything we/I cook. It helps us from eating out when we come home tired from work haha!
Hi Kimberly! The noodles may not freeze very well. If you would like to freeze, I would recommend adding the noodles separately!
I made this for the second time. I use bowtie pasta instead of lasagna noodles and an extra 2 cups of chicken broth and 3 cans of diced tomatoes. It has turned out great both times
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your comment Malissa. :)
This soup has quickly become a favorite around our house! Great with beef or sausage.
I’m so happy to hear it’s a favorite! Thanks for leaving a comment Kelsey. :)