For the record let me just say I.love.soup.season. Who could turn down creamy, cheesy, lasagna noodles swirled around ground beef and spicy Italian sausage all swimming in a rich, marinara sauce infused with flavors of fennel, Italian seasonings and fresh garlic?! Not me ? This soup is all about the toppings too. Hello whole milk ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, black pepper and lots of fresh basil. And if you’re looking for other lasagna recipes you’ll love these lasagna roll ups are easy and delicious, spinach and mushroom lasagna is always a hit, and this ravioli lasagna is one of my favorite lazy girl meals! I absolutely love using my Instant Pot, and making soup in it makes cooking EASY, but don’t stop reading if you don’t have an Instant Pot. I have included cooking instructions below in the recipe card for a quick, stove top version and a crock pot version. Now, you can answer that lasagna craving and you’ll have several ways to get this comforting, lasagna-lovers soup on the table quickly.
Why You Will Love This Instant Pot Lasagna Soup
Get your lasagna fix in a quarter of the time – it’s a super quick meal that tastes like it took hours to make! It’s a one pot meal! Yay for easy clean up. No patience required! Lasagna Soup is so much easier to make than building layers of lasagna. It’s a filling, flavorful and nutritious meal all in one bowl. No need to pre-cook the lasagna noodles. More time saved!
Olive oil: I always use olive oil but you can use canola oil as well. Ground beef: I like using 80/20 ground chuck for great flavor and the ideal lean to fat ratio. Ground sausage (mild or spicy): Spicy Italian sausage that’s flavored with spicy red peppers is my go to. I just love the additional heat it gives my Instant Pot Lasagna Soup. Yellow onion diced: When cooked the yellow onion becomes sweet and flavorful making it my go-to onion for cooking. Garlic: Fresh garlic always tastes betters and has just a little bit of heat. Italian seasoning: Italian seasoning is a great savory addition to Italian dishes. It includes dried basil, dried oregano, dried rosemary, dried thyme and dried marjoram, Fennel seeds: Fennel seeds add a slight aniseed flavor and a warm, sweet aroma and they are one of my favorite herbs to add to iItalian food. I like to lightly crush them too with a mortar and pestle. Tomato paste: Just the right amount of tomato paste helps thicken, add color and enrich the flavor of my Instant Pot Lasagna Soup. Jar marinara: Build this soup quickly by using your favorite brand of marinara. Beef broth: Beef Broth ads a velvety texture and a rich flavor to your soup. Broken lasagna noodles: There is no need to pre-cook these noodles. Just break them up and add them to your Instant Pot. Heavy cream: This is just the right amount of cream to give the soup a rich, creamy texture. Garnish ideas: ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parsley, black pepper, Parmesan shreds, fresh basil
