This Lasagna Soup Recipe is the ultimate comfort food: a creamy tomato base, packed with veggies and sausage, tender lasagna noodles, and plenty of cheese on top!
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Creamy Lasagna Soup Without the Work!
I grew up loving lasagna! It was the dish that always made an appearance at family gatherings and special Sunday dinners.
The layers of noodles, creamy ricotta, hearty sauce, and plenty of cheese were pure comfort food to me. But let’s be real: traditional lasagna takes time, and some nights I just don’t have the patience to build all those layers. That’s when the idea for this soup came to me. I wanted all the cozy, cheesy flavors of lasagna, but in a bowl that I could whip up without the fuss.
The first time I served this soup, it was such a hit with my family. The creamy tomato broth, Italian sausage, pasta, and plenty of cheese made it an instant favorite at our table.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Swaps & Tips |
|---|---|
| Lasagna sheets | Break into bite-sized pieces for serving. Use short pasta like rotini, bowties, or penne if you don’t want to break sheets. |
| Italian sausage | Swap for ground beef, turkey, or chicken. |
| Mirepoix (onion, carrot, celery) | Buy pre-chopped mirepoix or use a food processor to save time. |
| Tomato paste | Don’t skip it. Sauté until it darkens for rich flavor in this lasagna soup recipe. |
| Chicken stock | Use vegetable stock for vegetarian. |
| Heavy cream | Half-and-half works, but avoid low-fat milk since it won’t give the same creaminess. |
| Spinach | Kale will work. |
| Mascarpone & Parmesan | Ricotta can replace mascarpone. Always grate Parmesan fresh for the best flavor. |
Featured Comment
“I’m a huge fan and make one of your recipes at least once or twice a week. This lasagna soup might very well be a reliable recipe of yours I’ve made!! It was so creamy and flavorful and deceptively straightforward to make. The scoop of marscarpone on top really made it. It was SO good, I highly recommend trying out this recipe, you will not be disappointed!”
– Sarah
How To Make This Lasagna Soup Recipe
- Cook Pasta: Boil in salted water, drain, and toss with olive oil.
- Sauté Veggies: Cook onions, celery, and carrots until soft.
- Cook Sausage: Brown sausage with veggies until nicely caramelized.
- Add Tomato & Spices: mix in garlic, spices, and tomato paste.
- Add Flour & Broth: Mix in flour, slowly add broth, and bring to a simmer.
- Finish with Cream & Spinach: mix in cream and spinach.
Shortcuts
“Lazy Lasagna Soup”
- Pre-made mirepoix from the produce or frozen section saves time. Or use a food processor to quickly chop onions, carrots, and celery.
- Pre-minced garlic or a garlic press makes it faster.
- Throw it in the slow cooker and make this slow cooker lasagna soup.
- Skip the sausage for a quick and straightforward vegetarian Lasagna Soup.
Storage
- Store: Keep pasta and soup in separate containers in the fridge for 3-5 days.
- Reheat: Warm the lasagna soup recipe on a low burner, adding a splash of chicken broth if needed. Add pasta to your bowl, then pour the hot soup over it.
- Cheese: Store separately and add fresh when serving.
What To Serve With Lasagna Soup:
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Tips For Success
- Salt the pasta water: This is your only chance to season the pasta. If it’s under-salted, the whole lasagna soup recipe will taste bland.
- Sauté tomato paste: Cook it until it darkens to unlock tons of flavor before adding liquid.
- Crush the fennel: Use a spice grinder, mortar and pestle, or crush it in a bag with a rolling pin for a finer texture.
