Lazy Lasagna Soup — 🍜❤️🧀 This easy, 30-minute lasagna soup gives you all the rich flavor of your favorite lasagna minus the work. Hearty and comforting, but not as heavy as lasagna!
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One-Pot Lasagna Soup with Italian Sausage
My family loves homemade lasagna. However, I rarely make it, because it can be a little more work than I’m up for after a long day. This lazy day lasagna soup gives you all the rich flavor of your favorite lasagna minus the work.
I’ve made countless batches of this lasagna soup recipe since I first made it a few months ago for my family until now when I’m sharing the recipe. The soup is hearty and comforting. However, free from ricotta cheese and layers of noodles and pasta sauce, it’s not as heavy as traditional lasagna, which I like. Just like traditional lasagna, it tastes even better the next day after the flavors marry.
Juicy tomatoes are combined with onions, garlic, oregano, basil, and parsley for great depth of flavor. The melted cheese on top just makes my day. Cheese lovers, unite! This recipe is guaranteed to become a fast family favorite.
Can’t Get Enough Lasagna?
My easy 30-minute one-skillet lasagna is more of a traditional recipe but is so much easier to make! Everything combines and cooks in one large skillet for an easy, comforting meal.
Or, my classic homemade lasagna layers lasagna noodles with ground beef, sausage, eggs, seasonings, and a homemade marinara sauce in a baking dish. Covered with aluminum foil, it comes out warm, melty, and golden brown!
Lasagna Soup Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this quick and easy Italian sausage lasagna soup:
- Olive oil
- Johnsonville Fresh Italian Hot Ground Sausage
- Sweet Vidalia onion – Feel free to use a yellow onion if preferred
- Garlic – Make sure to use fresh garlic cloves, not garlic powder
- Chicken broth – Use low-sodium chicken broth to avoid an overpoweringly salty taste.
- Canned tomatoes – I use petite, diced tomatoes with no salt added
- Tomato paste
- Bay leaves
- Dried oregano and basil
- Salt and pepper
- Cayenne pepper
- Lasagna noodles – Don’t bother cooking the pasta ahead of time. There’s no need to boil or drain the noodles as they’ll cook right in the soup
- Fresh parsley
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
What Italian Sausage Should I Use?
Rather than ground beef, I swapped and used Johnsonville Fresh Italian Hot Ground Sausage. It’s so convenient if you don’t wish to de-case sausage links. Johnsonville’s links and ground Italian sausage – as well as their meatballs and breakfast sausage – come in a variety of flavors and spices, giving you more flavor and saving you time in the kitchen.
How to Make Lazy Lasagna Soup
I like to call this “lazy” lasagna soup because it’s made in one pot, is done in 30 minutes, and there are minimal ingredients I have to chop up for the soup. Here’s an overview of how it’s prepared:
- Add the olive oil, sausage, and onions to a large stockpot, and cook over medium-high heat until the onions have softened and the sausage is browned.
- Add in the garlic, and sauté until fragrant, stirring intermittently.
- Add the noodles and the remaining ingredients except the two types of cheese.
- Let the soup boil gently until the noodles are tender.
- Optionally ladle the lasagna soup into oven-safe bowls, and sprinkle with the cheese mixture. Transfer the bowls to a cookie tray. Then, pop them under the broiler until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Do I Have to Broil the Cheese?
I opted to ladle the cheesy sausage lasagna soup into bowls and broil the top of the cheese to brown it. However, you can omit this step if you don’t want to fuss with your broiler! Instead, simply ladle the finished soup, top with cheese, and serve as is.
What to Serve with Lazy Lasagna Soup
Recipe FAQs
Yes, but I prefer using ground sausage in this quick lasagna soup recipe because it delivers the most flavor. However, you can also use ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef. I also have a recipe on my site for lasagna soup with ground beef. It’s a similar recipe but with additional herbs and spices like Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and fresh basil to make up for the lack of spices from the Italian sausage.
Of course! Lasagna noodles are the traditional choice, but you can use 10 ounces of any short and sturdy pasta you like (penne, rotini, bow tie, etc.). Or, get creative with cheese ravioli instead.
I used hot sausage because I wanted something to provide a big boost of flavor and it provides a slight kick to the soup. However, you can use mild sausage if you prefer.
Ungarnished, this easy lasagna soup will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.
Yes, ungarnished soup (i.e. no cheese on top) can be frozen for up to 6 months.
I use my microwave and reheat my leftovers for about 30-60 seconds on high, or as needed. But you can use your stovetop if you prefer. Consider adding extra chicken broth as the soup will likely have thickened and the liquid volume gets soaked up by the noodles. So, some extra broth, to taste, will be a welcome addition.
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Lazy Lasagna Soup with Italian Sausage
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Johnsonville Fresh Italian Hot Ground Sausage, de-cased Johnsonville Fresh Italian Hot Sausage Links or mild sausage may be substituted
- 2 cups sweet Vidalia or yellow onion, peeled and diced small (about 1 large onion)
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
- 48 ounces low-sodium chicken broth, (6 cups)
- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes and juice, I used petite diced, no-salt-added
- 14.5 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes and juice
- 2 rounded tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 or 3 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 to 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional and to taste
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, about 10 noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
- ⅓ cup fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley leaves, discard stems, finely minced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, divided
Instructions
- To a large Dutch oven or stockpot, add the olive oil, sausage, onions, and sauté for about 8 minutes over medium-high heat, or until sausage is cooked through and onions are lightly golden browned. Stir and flip intermittently.
- Add the garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir intermittently.
- Add the chicken broth, both kinds of tomatoes and juice, tomato paste, bay leaves, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, optional cayenne pepper, noodles, and bring to a boil. Allow mixture to boil gently for about 15 minutes, or until noodles are tender and done. If at any point the overall liquid level looks low or you prefer your soup to have more broth, add 1 to 2 cups of water or additional chicken broth; you’ll adjust the salt and seasoning levels at the end. Stir intermittently.
- Add the parsley, stir to combine, and boil 1 minute.
- Taste soup and add salt to taste. This will vary based on how salty the sausage, chicken broth, tomatoes, and tomato paste are, and personal preference. Make any necessary seasoning adjustments (i.e. more salt, pepper, spices, etc.). Remove bay leaves.
- Preheat oven to the broiler setting.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls and top each bowl with about 1/3 cup mozzarella and 2 tablespoons parmesan. Place bowls on a baking sheet and set under the broiler. Broil for about 1 minute or until cheese is melted and is as lightly golden browned as desired. Keep a very watchful eye so that it doesn’t burn which can happen in seconds.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I’ve never tried lasagna soup. It sounds interesting. I’ll try it this weekend.
All those flavours!
My nonna’s lasagne is my fave dinner but this looks much easier than making a full lasagne with all the layers.
Thanks Averie :)
Oh my goodness, I’ve never seen a lasagna soup. Looks so amazing! I will make for my family :)
My family is head over heels with this soup! If you make it, LMK! :)
With that cheese on top, yes!! And the marrying flavors, I bet. This looks delish!
And let’s face it, anything with a layer of melty cheese on top is automatically just that much better :)
I made this tonight and it was a HUGE hit! My 3 year old meat-hater couldn’t eat it fast enough, and he kept telling me, “This is so yummy” and “This is amazing, Mommy!” Win! I don’t have any broiler safe bowls so we just sprinkled mozz and Parm cheese on top before serving. Definitely going into my winter recipe rotation. :)
Thanks for trying the recipe and I’m glad it came out great for you! I love that you made it the very day I posted it AND that your 3-year old was happy!
Ooh, sounds delicious. I only make lasagna in the crockpot because it’s easier than the traditional method (no boiling the noodles) but you are right, it’s too heavy for me to eat very often. This soup would be the best of both worlds.
Totally the best of both worlds and a big (new) family favorite for us!
This soup looks amazing. And I love it that it’s ready in only 30 minutes.
Wow this lasagna soup looks absolutely incredible! Those photos are amazing and that deep tomato red is making my mouth water. This is definitely worth trying!
This soup looks absolutely perfect! I love lasagna, so I’m sure this will be a new favorite! :)
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How crazy! I’ve been craving lasagna soup lately. This looks cheese-tactic. And I love the addition of the sausage.
This soup looks incredible!
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This soup looks amazing!! What an incredible list of ingredients! Definitely making!!
I was going to make one of the freezer meals for my mom be lasagna soup! She’s Italian and LOVES her lasagna, though she would never say that it takes too long to make. It’s probably the only thing that she makes that she thinks is worth the time. ;)
This soup is seriously my family’s #1 favorite soup, ever, of all-time. I have made it at least 4-5 times since I originally was testing and trialing the recipe and every time I ask what do you want for dinner the past few months…They ask for this! Your mom will love it!
SIGN ME UP! I’m all for a lasagna soup. Sounds amazing and looks even better! I’m just drooling over here looking at it! Plus, I never say no to a 3o minute meal!
All that melty cheese on top looks crazy good! I’ve only made lasagna a few times because of the time and clean up involved but I can get on board with soup. Actually, this is the first time I’ve come across a lasagna soup–what a great idea!
Paula you have to make this. You and Jon will love it! It’s my family’s #1 favorite soup, ever, of all-time. I have made it at least 4-5 times since I originally was testing and trialing the recipe and every time I ask what do you want for dinner the past few months, they say this soup!
Today’s weather (grey and rainy) ended up swaying me to this and you were so right about us loving it!! Easy and lighter too–it doesn’t seem like there is as much pasta compared to regular lasagna. The flavor is terrific–I see why your family has requested it numerous times!
I am soooooo glad you made this!!! Seriously, it’s in my family’s top 5 recipes of all-time, ever. And that’s saying a lot after 7 years of blogging and 2 cookbooks :) So glad you loved it, Paula! Merry Christmas to you and Jon! We’re celebrating in Aruba :)
This soup looks insanely good. I love the fact that you used spicy sausage..I’m all about the spice and heat. I can’t wait to make this and that melty cheese…Yum!!!
You’re going to love it! The spicy sausage adds such a great kick, not hot, but just some oomph. My family is in love with this soup and I hope you love it too!