Instant Pot Lasagna Soup Recipe
This Instant Pot Lasagna Soup is everything you love about lasagna, in a warm, comforting bowl of soup! This is so easy to make thanks to the Instant Pot, and is a huge favorite in our family!
For more delicious Instant Pot recipes, be sure to check out my Instant Pot Stir Fry Noodles, Instant Pot Carrots with Honey Glaze, and Instant Pot Mac and Cheese.
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On crazy busy days, I’m so thankful to have my Instant Pot. It’s quick, easy, and cleaning up one pot is basically my favorite thing about it. I own the 6 quart version and use it all the time. If you don’t have one yet, I highly HIGHLY recommend it! Especially for yummy recipes like this Instant Pot Lasagna Soup!
This recipe has quickly become one of my favorites that I’ve created for the Instant Pot, and that’s saying a lot because my Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup is a big hit at our house, and with all of you! Be sure to try it out if you haven’t had a chance to yet!
Ingredients for Instant Pot Lasagna Soup (SEE MEASUREMENTS IN RECIPE CARD BELOW!)
- olive oil
- Italian sausage
- garlic
- marinara sauce
- onion
- chicken broth
- Dried spices: basil, oregano, thyme, parsley, pepper
- lasagna noodles
- heavy cream
- ricotta cheese
- parmesan cheese
- mozzarella cheese
How to Make Instant Pot Lasagna Soup – Step by Step
Step 1: Cook the meat
Turn the Instant Pot to saute and add the olive oil. When hot, add the Italian sausage and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon or spatula. Stir frequently to prevent the sausage from sticking to the bottom of the pot. When the sausage is partly cooked, add the onions and garlic and continue cooking for about 4-5 more minutes, until onions are soft and meat is no longer pink.
Step 2: Pressure cook
Stir in the chicken broth, water, marinara sauce, spices, and broken lasagna noodles. Place the lid on the pot and flip the valve to “sealing.” Cook over manual high pressure for 6 minutes.
Step 3: Make ricotta topping
While the soup is cooking, prepare the ricotta topping. In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, grated parmesan cheese, and dried parsley. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Step 4: Serve
Once the time is up on the Instant Pot, perform a quick release. When all of the steam has escaped and the pin on the lid has dropped, open the lid and stir in the heavy cream. Divide the soup into bowls and top each with a scoop of the ricotta mixture and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese. Enjoy!
Instant Pot Lasagna Soup – Tips and Notes
- Instant Pot size: I used a 6 quart Instant Pot in this recipe.
- My favorite marinara sauce to use is from Rao’s. It’s a little more expensive than other jarred sauces, but I find the flavor to be the best and it’s made with all whole food ingredients, too.
- Noodle substitution: feel free to use a different type of noodle than lasagna noodles. I’ve also made this with farfalle and penne pasta with great results.
- To make this on the stovetop, I also have a skillet lasagna recipe you should try.
Vegan and Vegetarian Options
For a vegan adaptation of this Instant Pot Lasagna Soup, you can leave out the sausage and replace the heavy cream with a vegan heavy cream, like the kind by Silk. You can also omit the ricotta topping.
For a vegetarian option, simply leave out the meat and make the recipe as directed.
Can I use ground beef or turkey instead of Italian sausage?
Yes you definitely can, and I’ve made it both ways. However, Italian sausage is my favorite meat to use because it’s delicious and really brings out the lasagna flavors the best.
Storing and Reheating
This Instant Pot Lasagna Soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can also store the ricotta topping in a separate container in the fridge for three days as well.
As the soup sits, the noodles will absorb most of the moisture from the soup. So when you reheat your soup, it will be a lot thicker. You can add a little water or chicken broth to thin it out, or just enjoy as is with its more traditional, lasagna-like texture.
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Instant Pot Lasagna Soup
Ingredients
Soup:
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 16 oz mild Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- pepper, to taste
- 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into thirds
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Topping:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Equipment
- 1 Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot to saute and add the olive oil. When hot, add the Italian sausage and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon or spatula. Stir frequently to prevent the sausage from sticking to the bottom of the pot. When the sausage is partly cooked, add the onions and garlic and continue cooking for about 4-5 more minutes, until onions are soft and meat is no longer pink.
- Stir in the chicken broth, water, marinara sauce, spices, and broken lasagna noodles. Place the lid on the pot and flip the valve to "sealing." Cook over manual high pressure for 6 minutes.
- While the soup is cooking, prepare the ricotta topping. In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, grated parmesan cheese, and dried parsley. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Once the time is up on the Instant Pot, perform a quick release. When all of the steam has escaped and the pin on the lid has dropped, open the lid and stir in the heavy cream. Divide the soup into bowls and top each with a scoop of the ricotta mixture and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
- Instant Pot size: I used a 6 quart Instant Pot in this recipe.
- My favorite marinara sauce to use is from Rao's. It's a little more expensive than other jarred sauces, but I find the flavor to be the best and it's made with all whole food ingredients, too.
- Noodle substitution: feel free to use a different type of noodle than lasagna noodles. I've also made this with farfalle and penne pasta with great results.
- To make this on the stovetop, I also have a skillet lasagna recipe you should try.
- Vegan and Vegetarian Options: For a vegan adaptation of this Instant Pot Lasagna Soup, you can leave out the sausage and replace the heavy cream with a vegan heavy cream, like the kind by Silk. You can also omit the ricotta topping. For a vegetarian option, simply leave out the meat and make the recipe as directed.
- Storing and Reheating: This soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can also store the ricotta topping in a separate container in the fridge for three days as well. As the soup sits, the noodles will absorb most of the moisture from the soup. So when you reheat your soup, it will be a lot thicker. You can add a little water or chicken broth to thin it out, or just enjoy as is with its more traditional, lasagna-like texture.
This was so very delicious! The only change I made was to offer spinach to put in the bottom of the bowl, the. Stir in with the soup and cheeses. Yum!
Where does the heavy cream come into play
Hi Laura, it’s in the very last step. You add it after the pressure has released and you remove the lid.
Looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing
I made this yesterday after I saw your post and OMG I AM OBSESSED! My kids love it too! Just had the leftovers for dinner tonight.
Interesting! Never had lasagna soup ever. It looks so good i might give this a try.
What a tasty recipe I need to give it whirl in my Instant Pot I just love that thing!
I LOVE lasagna, but hate the many steps involved to make it. This looks so much more weeknight friendly. I can’t wait to make it tomorrow.
It was so much faster than lasagne, and just as tasty!
Vegan lasagna is my favoutite dish. Here we normally cook it at Christmas or on Sunday when we spend time with family and friends. Love it x
Wow! This recipe looks amazing. I’m filling out my grocery list stat so I can make this next week!
Mm, this looks like my kind of soup. I love lasagna and I’ve never had it in soup form.
This has me drooling! Definitely a recipe that my family will love!
I love lasagna and this version sounds amazing!!
Very good. Has anyone tried making this with GF Brown Rice noodles?
I used zucchini instead of noodles to make it GF. I also used cream cheese instead instead og cream. It was very good.
I like to add a spoonful of Pesto to my lasagna or ravioli! It’s a touch of bright flavor in all that yumminess! Thanks for sharing this recipe!