Instant Pot Lasagna Soup
A cozy soup that brings the comforting flavors of traditional lasagna in a quick and easy Instant Pot recipe perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Meat and Base
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef or ground Italian sausage You can use ground turkey for a lighter option
- 2 teaspoons olive oil Optional, for very lean beef or if using turkey
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz)
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper To taste
Pasta and Cheese
- 8 pieces lasagna noodles Broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup ricotta
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 1 cup grated mozzarella
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley For garnish
Instructions
Cooking
- Turn on the Sauté function on the Instant Pot and heat the olive oil, if using.
- Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink (about 7-8 minutes), breaking it up into smaller pieces.
- Discard the excess oil if needed.
- Add the onion and garlic and sauté for another couple of minutes until they soften and become fragrant. Turn off the sauté function.
- Add a small amount of the broth and deglaze the bottom of the insert by scraping up any brown bits.
- Add the remaining broth, marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, basil, parsley, onion powder, oregano, red pepper flakes, and dried rosemary.
- Add the broken lasagna noodles and push them down into the liquid until just submerged (do not stir).
- Put on the lid, set it to sealing, and cook on Manual high pressure for 6 minutes.
- At the end of the pressure cooking time, quick release the pressure.
- Stir in the balsamic vinegar, ricotta, and parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle mozzarella on top. Set the Instant Pot lid askew on the pot to allow the mozzarella to melt.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For a thicker soup, reduce the broth slightly. Add more veggies like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition. Use no-boil lasagna noodles to save time. Adjust spices to taste.