Healthy Lasagna Soup
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Skip the prep work and curl up with a bowl of this healthy lasagna soup instead. Made with only a handful of ingredients, this lasagna variation comes together easily and is the perfect way to cozy up on cool nights.
Healthy Lasagna Soup Recipe
Lasagna is a classic comfort food that no one can resist. However, the prep work involved makes it impractical for busy nights. This soup version takes out the effort but leaves you with all the flavor you’d come to expect from the dish.
Made easily with only 7 ingredients, this lasagna soup uses Italian sausage and simple seasonings to pack in its flavor. The result is an easy-to-make, hearty meal that comes together quickly for busy weeknights.
Why Lasagna Soup Is Worth Making
- This lasagna soup delivers all the rich, comforting flavors of classic lasagna without the time-consuming prep.
- With just seven ingredients, it’s an easy, no-fuss meal perfect for busy weeknights.
- Italian sausage and simple seasonings create a bold, hearty soup that feels just as satisfying as the original dish.
Recipe Ingredients
The ingredients you need are easy to grab from any grocery store. Peek at them below and make any substitutions as needed.
- Italian sausage: Use a sausage that suits your spice preferences. If you like a kick of heat, grab spicy sausages.
- Ground beef: The leaner the better for any kind of soup. Even though you’ll be draining the grease, it still removes any excess oils from getting into the broth.
- Italian seasonings: Adjust the amount of seasoning you use based on your personal tastes.
- Ricotta cheese: Make sure to drain the ricotta cheese to remove the extra water before you use it.
- Broth: Any kind of both you have on hand here will work whether homemade or store-bought.
- Crushed tomatoes: If you’re using the seasoned tomatoes you may want to adjust the amount of Italian seasoning you mix in.
- Noodles: Regular lasagna noodles will give the soup a more traditional feel. However, any noodles will work. Adjust the cooking time as necessary.
Substitutions and Variations
Any protein source can be interchanged with the ground beef or sausage for the soup recipe. Using ground chicken, venison, or turkey will give the soup a new flavor and can be a fun protein swap.
If you need to make this lasagna soup recipe gluten-free, double-check that your sausages don’t contain gluten and swap the classic noodles for a gluten-free quinoa noodle as they hold up best.
Feel free to stretch the soup further by adding in more vegetables like zucchini or carrots to it while it simmers.
How To Make Healthy Lasagna Soup
This soup recipe comes together easily enough and can be on your table with minimal hands-on time.
- Begin by browning the ground beef and sausages in a large pot until cooked through. Take care to drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the seasonings until evenly distributed.
- Add in the tomatoes and broth. Mix well and bring the base to a simmer.
- Stir in the uncooked noodles.
- Cook until the noodles are almost soft.
- Mix the ricotta cheese in just before serving, and enjoy!
Tips for Success
This hearty lasagna soup delivers all the cozy flavors of classic lasagna in an easy, one-pot meal. To make it even better, here are a few key tips for success:
- Since noodles tend to absorb liquid the longer they are submerged, it’s best to enjoy this soup as soon as it’s made.
- Serve the healthy lasagna soup with your favorite crusty bread or a light side salad.
- Likewise, you can top it with extra shredded cheese to maximize comfort.
Testing Notes:
We tested this recipe using real lasagna noodles and found the large sheets of pasta to be cumbersome while eating with a spoon, so we swapped for curly noodles instead. If you do use lasagna noodles, I recommend breaking them in half so you don’t have huge sheets of noodles to work around.
How To Store Leftovers
Let the soup cool fully before storing it in a glass container in the fridge. It will stay fresh for up to four days.
Know that the noodles will absorb quite a bit of liquid. To reheat it, transfer the soup into a pot on the stove and add more broth or water before heating it over low until warmed through.
If you plan to make this soup in advance and freeze it, do so without adding the noodles to the soup. Once frozen and thawed, the noodles tend to break down a bit too much. Instead, freeze the soup without the noodles and add them once you reheat it by bringing the soup to a simmer.
FAQ
Yes! If you want to make the soup in a slow cooker, brown the meat first and drain the grease. Then, add the remaining ingredients except the noodles to your slow cooker and let it cook on low for 4-6 hours. In the last 30-40 minutes, add in the noodles and continue to cook the soup until the noodles are soft.
Absolutely! You can use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option, or make it vegetarian by omitting the meat and adding more vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini or spinach.
More Healthy Soup Recipes
- Instant Pot Potato Soup
- Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
- Irish Farmhouse Vegetable Soup
- White Bean and Ham Soup
Healthy Lasagna Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 32 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 ½ cups curly pasta
- ⅔ cup ricotta cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until mostly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add pasta, stir, and cover. Cook for 10 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in ricotta until fully combined.
- Ladle into bowls and serve warm.
