This Ultimate Cozy Lasagna Soup Recipe For Cold Winter Nights
Here’s a hearty comforting lasagna soup that’s easy enough for busy weeknights and will appeal to the entire family.
I can’t imagine a quicker or more delicious way to get all the cheese and meat flavors of homemade lasagna in an easy-to-make soup! If you’re wondering what to make for dinner this week, this is it.
You’ll have a warm and hearty meal on the table in no time; that’s super comforting on chilly nights. The broken-up lasagna noodles and ground Italian sausage make this dish incredibly flavorful and filling.
If you’re a fan of lasagna but eat a low-carb diet, be sure to check out our delicious keto stuffed lasagna bell pepper boats recipe!
Lasagna Soup
yield: 6 SERVINGS
prep time: 10 MINUTES
cook time: 15 MINUTES
total time: 25 MINUTES
Here's an easy and delicious way to get all the flavors of homemade lasagna in a hearty and comforting soup!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into pieces (about 10 noodles)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 15 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, plus more for garnish
Directions
1
In a large soup pot, break and cook the noodles to al dente. Drain noodles, add a drizzle of oil, and set aside.
2
Place the pot back on the stove and heat up olive oil on medium. Sauté the onion and garlic for a few minutes.
3
Add in meat with oregano. Crumble and brown until cooked.
4
Stir in the tomato paste. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, and 1 cup water.
5
Bring soup up to a simmer and let it slightly reduce for about 10 minutes.
6
Stir in the noodles, basil, Parmesan cheese, and Ricotta cheese.
7
Pour soup into bowls and top with a spoonful of ricotta cheese and additional chopped basil if desired. Enjoy!
Additional Notes
Adapted from FoodNetwork.com.
Extra tips for making this easy lasagna soup:
- Keep a tube of tomato paste handy in the fridge to use for recipes like this one instead of opening a can. Then you can easily use as needed for other recipes.
- This soup is highly adaptable to taste. For instance, add some red pepper flakes to make it spicy, or use spicy Italian sausage.
- Next time I may try sautéing a bell pepper and zucchini or spinach for added vegetables along with the onion!
- I used ricotta cheese in this soup and some for garnish, however, if that isn’t appealing you can pour in a little heavy cream at the end instead.
- I am using the new Caraway cookware pieces I received as a gift from my husband! I love this 6.5-quart ceramic dutch oven and how quality it is! Lots of my team members now have Caraway, and I agree with how amazing this line is.
Watch us make Lasagna Soup on YouTube!
Lasagna soup has been a long-time favorite for our family.
I love how the broth is AMAZING and so flavorful from the sausage. Even people like my hubby who claim to not love soups as a meal really enjoyed it. The leftovers are yummy too warmed up in the microwave the next day. Enjoy!
Make my favorite chicken pot pie soup in the slow cooker next!
Hi Lina, I made the soup for dinner tonight. It was a bomb. Hubby loved it and he ate 3 bowls. I didn’t crush the lasagna enough and the pieces were too big. Hubby cooked some shells and put in the soup. Yum! Thank you for this simple and delicious soup
Great Winnie! Thanks for sharing 😀 I’m so glad.
thank you so much. the whole family enjoyed this and it was the perfect comfort food on a cold fall night like tonight. i’m also pleased I didn’t have to spend time layering and spreading and waiting for the oven. will keep this for sure. thank you
Oh I’m so happy. Thanks for reporting back 😀
Any way to skip the crushed tomatoes? This sounds so good but I can’t eat the tomatoes like that. Maybe more paste and broth?
Yes I think that’d work! Or even some tomato or pasta sauce.
Would you use sweet or hot Italian sausage? Or personal preference?
I would say personal preference – I think I used mild 😀
Made this 2 nights ago for dinner and it was fabulous! I didn’t have crushed tomatoes so I used a can of tomato sauce and a can of stewed. I also added fresh spinach and a bayleaf. Even better the next day. A keeper for sure!
That’s so great! Thanks for sharing 😀
Yes, I made a very similar recipe from PInterest. You can find it under Carlsbad Cravings. It has a few extra ingredients, like the bay leaf you mentioned, and I think that’s what makes it extra tasty.
Had no idea tomato paste came in a tube so thanks for that tip! Is it found near the canned tomato paste? Or is it refrigerated?
Yes near canned. Look up on top row 👍🏻
Hunt’s sells something called “Recipe Ready” Tomato Paste. It’s a box of 6 pouches that are 2 TBSP each. I found it at WM.
Can’t wait to try this! I’m gonna make it using a bag of Jumbo Shells that I’ve been wanting to stuff, but haven’t gotten around to it.
I had every ingredient except the lasagna noodles, so I substituted those with ditalini and it turned out fabulous! Thanks for the inspiration!
I made this and it was the bomb.com
Yes!!!! That’s awesome
Got it. I think I am going to make thus soup today. Yummy!!!!!
Mmmm! I love anything with Italian sausage in it. I made Italian stuffed bell peppers last week with Italian sausage and Parmesan couscous. It was so good!
I cooked this recipe several times. And it is a winner in our house! Everyone’s loves it and it’s delicious! Thanks for reposting!
That’s so great! Thanks for sharing Lola!
Made it for lunch today. Way too bland for my family’s taste. Needs a lot more seasoning.
Lina, you are on fire today! 🔥 Between this and the air fryer tutorial, I’ve fallen in love with your posts.
Oh thanks for your kind comment! I appreciate you reading my posts.
My husband is diabetic & we have a similar recipe that doesn’t use the noodles & I use Bulk Sausage instead of the Italian Sausage. It is low carb/protein friendly for him. We just made it in the Crockpot last night. Yummy!!!
Made it tonight.. it was a huge hit!! 🤗
Hooray 😃
Love you Lina! Thanks again for another inspiring recipe that I actually want to try!
Ah THANKS! That’s so sweet. Enjoy 😉
Thank you for this delicious and easy recipe!! My 3yr old is on her second bowl and absolutely loves the soup!
That is such great news! Thanks for sharing 👍
Delicious! Just had for dinner it was a hit. Next time will use rotini noodles and add the ricotta (subbed today for mozzarella). Thanks Lina, keep the recipes coming!
Perfect! Thanks for sharing 👍
I’ve made this before and it is so good! I’d like to make it today, but I only have ground turkey on hand. Has anyone used this as a sub and did you add any additional spices?
I use ground turkey for about everything, just season it to taste & you won’t even notice 👍
Thank you, Rebecca!
Yes I’m sure that’d be tasty too!
I made this tonight it was really good. I added spinach to it.
Yay that sounds great!
I made this today with a few minor tweaks. The main one was that I bought malfada pasta rather than using regular size lasagna noodles. It turned out wonderfully and I will make it again and again. Thanks!
You’re so welcome, Guinevere! So happy it was wonderful!❤️