Tender lasagna noodles are smothered in tomato broth instead of sauce in this hearty lasagna soup. Flavored with Italian herbs and seasonings plus ground beef and Italian sausage, this soup recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

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Why this recipe works

Think of lasagna soup as a deconstructed Italian lasagna. It packs in all the classic ingredients like ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella, herbs, ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, and of course lasagna noodles into a big pot of steamy, comforting soup. There’s no time-extensive layering or piling together ingredients here, just a simple-to-make soup with loads of flavorful components!

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

MEAT – If desired, you can substitute with either all ground beef or all Italian sausage just as you would in regular lasagna. You can also use ground turkey or ground chicken in its place.

NOODLES – Soaking the lasagna noodles before adding them to the pot will help remove the starch from them. They will finish cooking in the soup. The process of soaking them will also make it much easier to cut them into smaller pieces.

How to Make Lasagna Soup

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

Heat a large soup pot over medium heat, add the sausage, ground beef, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Cook until browned (see how to brown it right), about 5 minutes.
Add to the pot the marinara sauce, broth, onion, garlic, tomato paste, salt, dried parsley, ground pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil and bring to a boil. Once boiling cover pot with a lid and cook down on low for about 20 minutes.
In the meantime, mix the ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley in a medium bowl and set aside for serving.
Place noodles into a bowl or pan long and deep enough to fully submerge them in water. Gently stir them so that they don’t stick together, and soak for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove noodles, and place them onto a cutting board or any working surface. Cut into desired pieces.
Add noodles to the pot, and cook to desired tenderness on a low boil, approximately 5 to 10 more minutes.
Once the soup has cooked for 20 minutes, remove the lid, and cook for an additional 5 minutes with the noodles in.
Top with the remaining tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley and serve into a soup bowl. Add a dollop of cheese mixture on top and any additional parsley and basil.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

How do I store leftovers?

Lasagna soup is best served the day of, as the noodles will likely soak up a good portion of the liquid and become mushy. However, you can still store it in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, adding a bit more broth if needed when reheating. If you know you’ll have leftovers, feel free to cook and store the pasta separately from the broth and combine them when reheating.

Serving Suggestions

Serve lasagna soup with crusty bread (like our homemade Italian bread), garlic bread, or a nice dinner salad on the side. Enjoy warm with a hefty scoop of the three cheese mixture plus parsley and basil as garnish.

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This post was originally published on this blog on Dec 24, 2022.