Lasagna Soup Recipe

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.

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 40

Servings:

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 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium-heat. Add in 1 cup onion and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in 2 teaspoons garlic and cook an additional minute. Add in one pound sausage (break up with a wooden spoon) and cook until browned. Drain any excess grease.
Add 32 ounces chicken stock, 30 ounces tomatoes and 6 ounces tomato paste. Stir until combined and then add 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 2-3 Tablespoons basil. Bring to a light boil and then add in 8 broken lasagna noodles. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
Stir in 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, 1 cup 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.

Crockpot version:

Brown 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.

Cook the pasta al dente (slightly firm) and add to the crock pot and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes. Stir in the cheese right before serving.

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