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Instant Pot Lasagna Soup

October 5, 2018 By lalaine 40 Comments

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Instant Pot Lasagna Soup with all the comfort flavors of your favorite pasta dish in soup form. Quick and easy to make in the pressure cooker for busy weeknights.

Instant Pot Lasagna Soup
Instant Pot Lasagna Soup

The weather is beginning to cool down here in Southern California and I am excited to finally get on the soup train! It’s not yet cold enough to bust out the wool sweaters and mittens but any slight chill in the air is good enough reason for me to put my Instant Pot to work.

My slow cooker chicken tortilla soup is hearty, tasty, and the ultimate comfort food in a bowl but let’s face it, we don’t always have the patience time to wait 7 hours for a meal. This pressure cooker lasagna soup is just as hearty and tasty and it’s ready in 20 minutes!

serving lasagna soup with a large soup ladle from the Instant Pot

If you love lasagna but dislike the amount of work involved to put it together, this lasagna soup delivers all the flavors you crave in less time it would take to parboil the noodles. Other than quickly browning the meat, it’s is a dump-and-push recipe you’ll want for busy weeknights.

And the best part is, there’s minimal clean up as it cooks in one pot!

browning Italian sausage, bell peppers, and adding lasagna noodles in Instant Pot

Cooking tips

  • I use Italian sausage for the extra depth of flavor but ground beef, turkey, or chicken are also great options.
  • Feel free to sneak in more vegetables such as mushrooms or zucchini and saute along with the sweet peppers. If you’d like to add fresh baby spinach, toss the leaves in after the natural release as the residual heat is enough to wilt them.
  • I like to use chicken broth for extra depth of flavor, but you can also use water, beef broth, or vegetable broth.

adding chopped tomatoes, tomato paste and broth over lasagna noodles in Instant Pot

  • Break the lasagna sheets smaller than your desired final size as they will expand during cooking.
  • The tomatoes are an important component in the quality of this soup. I like to use San Marzano peeled whole tomatoes which I roughly chop before adding to the pot.
  • Don’t skip the sugar! The teaspoon or so added will help balance the acidity of the tomatoes.

pressure cooker lasagna soup in an Instant Pot

What to serve

  • We like to enjoy this lasagna soup with a healthy sprinkling of Parmesan cheese but to mimic the taste of the classic baked pasta, add a dollop of ricotta cheese as well as shredded mozzarella if you like.
  • Lasagna soup makes a great starter as well as a satisfying meal in itself. Serve it with a tossed salad and crusty French loaves for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love. Enjoy!

eating Instant Pot Lasagna soup with a spoon form a white bowl

How to store

  • Cool leftovers completely before transferring to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat in a saucepan over medium-low heat until 165 F.
  • For make-ahead meals, I suggest storing or freezing the soup without the pasta and add it to cook when the soup is reheated.
Instant Pot Lasagna Soup in a white soup bowl
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Instant Pot Lasagna Soup

Hearty and Tasty Pressure Cooker Lasagna soup ready in minutes in the Instant Pot! Loaded with all flavors of your classic pasta dish, this pressure cooker soup is the ultimate comfort food in a bowl!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Natural Release5 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Instant Pot Lasagna Soup
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 426kcal
Author: lalaine

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
  • 4 sweet peppers, cored, seeded, and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 6 ounces (about 6 sheets) uncooked lasagna
  • 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 5 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Optional Toppings

  • Parmesan cheese
  • ricotta cheese
  • mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

  • Using the SAUTE feature on NORMAL, heat the olive oil.
  • Add the Italian sausage, breaking apart with the back of the spoon. Cook, stirring regularly until it loses its pink and begins to render fat.
  • Add onions, sweet peppers, and garlic and cook until softened.
  • Drain the meat of any excess grease.
  • Break the lasagna into small pieces and place them in the pot on top of the meat.
  • Add chopped tomatoes (including packing juice), tomato paste, and chicken broth. Gently push down the noodles to submerge in the liquid.
  • Add Italian seasoning, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Close the lid of the Instant Pot, making sure the valve is on the SEALING position. Press PRESSURE COOK and cook on HIGH pressure for 4 minutes.
  • When the 4 minutes is up, allow natural release for 5 minutes, and then do QUICK release.
  • Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Stir the soup to distribute and ladle in serving bowls. Top with Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese, if desired.

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Nutrition

Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 1370mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 47.1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2.6mg

 

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My name is Lalaine and I am the resident food lover here at The Recipe Pot where you'll find pressure cooker, crock pot and air fryer recipes to help you prepare fresh and tasty home-cooked meals with ease. Read more...

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Comments

  1. Judy says

    November 30, 2018 at 12:10 am

    Very dissapointing….lacks flavor and the richness i thiught it wojld have. My first failure with mh instapot. On the lookout for a better recipe.

    Reply
    • lalaine says

      January 24, 2019 at 6:11 pm

      Hello Judy,

      I am sorry to hear the recipe didn’t suit your taste. We love this soup at home and find it tasty and satisfying as is. Hope you find the recipe your looking for. Happy cooking!

      Reply
  2. Glenn Bartlett says

    December 22, 2018 at 7:58 pm

    Lasagna soup recipe has become an “instant” favorite in our house. My only suggestion is that you revise the recipe to make chicken broth mandatory. I can’t imagine substituting water! Bleh!

    Reply
    • lalaine says

      January 24, 2019 at 6:09 pm

      Thanks for the feedback, Glenn. I am glad you enjoyed the recipe. Yes, definitely, chicken broth is best 🙂

      Reply
  3. Amy Nyenhuis says

    March 3, 2019 at 10:10 pm

    I love this recipe. I made it exactly how it states and it has turned out great both occasions!

    Reply
    • lalaine says

      March 13, 2019 at 11:19 pm

      Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed the soup 🙂

      Reply
  4. Stacey says

    April 8, 2019 at 11:37 am

    LOVED IT OMG!! But I did tweak it a lil. I used both hot and mild sausage as well as hamburger meat.. One of the best things I’ve made yet

    Reply
    • lalaine says

      August 12, 2020 at 5:13 am

      I am glad you were to tweak the recipe to your liking. I use ground beef or even ground turkey when I don’t have Italian sausage on hand and it’s still delicious 🙂

      Reply
  5. Rachel says

    July 31, 2019 at 1:02 am

    Made this tonight and loved it. I needed a little more salt, but I will definitely make again. Thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • lalaine says

      August 12, 2020 at 5:14 am

      Yes! This soup is on regular rotation in our house, too 🙂

      Reply
  6. Jodi says

    August 20, 2019 at 4:33 pm

    I love this recipe! Quick and easy. Also the leftovers taste great.

    Reply
    • lalaine says

      August 12, 2020 at 5:14 am

      Thank you for the feedback!

      Reply
  7. Jeanette Martinez says

    September 16, 2019 at 5:45 pm

    My daughter made it for my husband and I while we were visiting, and it was absolutely delicious. We were both surprised how good it was. We are 3 times. Lol… I ordered an instant pot for my home and subscribed to get that specific recipe and others. I will be recommending this recipe to my family. Loved it. I agree, the chicken broth has got to be better than plain water.

    Reply
    • lalaine says

      August 12, 2020 at 6:29 am

      Thank you for the 5 stars! I am glad you enjoyed the soup. Enjoy your Instant Pot 🙂

      Reply
  8. Brenda Hays says

    October 13, 2019 at 2:29 am

    This was amazing! I made the soup just as written and it was so delicious!

    Reply
    • lalaine says

      August 12, 2020 at 5:11 am

      Thank you! I am glad the recipe worked well for you!

      Reply
  9. Donna says

    October 21, 2019 at 2:23 pm

    Can this soup be put in the freezer for later

    Reply
    • lalaine says

      August 12, 2020 at 5:11 am

      Yes, you can, but the pasta tends to absorb a lot of the liquid so you might need to add more broth and adjust seasonings when reheating. The pasta tends to get mushy, too.

      Reply
  10. Ashley Van Engen says

    November 3, 2019 at 11:50 pm

    My kids age 7 & 10 love this.. mostly because of how fun it is to dump everything in and have a tasty meal. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • lalaine says

      August 12, 2020 at 5:17 am

      Glad the kiddos enjoyed it. They’re the best critics 🙂

      Reply
  11. Julie says

    December 13, 2019 at 2:29 am

    One of our favorites. It’s in our rotation.

    Reply
    • lalaine says

      August 12, 2020 at 5:10 am

      Thank you for the feedback!

      Reply
  12. Cathy says

    December 14, 2019 at 11:27 pm

    I love this recipe and it’s so easy. I have it for a few days and then use my vacuum sealer and freeze the rest – absolutely great months later. Use mozzarella cheese and let it get warm and soft – oh so good! This is a recipe I’ve reappeared several times; great cold weather feel good comfort food.

    Reply
    • lalaine says

      August 12, 2020 at 5:09 am

      Thank you for your feedback. This is my favorite comfort food, too, and I am glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  13. Tina says

    December 29, 2019 at 1:11 am

    I made this tonight and it was a hit! It was really simple to make and tasted just like lasagna. I topped it with Parmesan and cheddar cheese. I will definitely be making this recipe again! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • lalaine says

      August 12, 2020 at 5:17 am

      You’re welcome! I am glad you enjoyed the recipe.

      Reply
  14. Roxann says

    January 22, 2020 at 11:42 pm

    What do you mean by 6 sheets of lasagna noodles?

    Reply
    • lalaine says

      August 12, 2020 at 5:08 am

      It’s sheet or piece of lasagna noodle 🙂

      Reply
  15. Elane Wilkerson says

    January 25, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    I loved this great flavor. I used turkey and chicken stock. Next time I will use a few more lasagna noodles. And there will be a next time thank you. Looking forward to trying another of your recipes

    Reply
    • lalaine says

      August 12, 2020 at 5:16 am

      Yes, I make it with ground turkey also and still delicious 🙂

      Reply
  16. Karen says

    January 25, 2020 at 11:31 pm

    Four sweet peppers?? That sounds like a lot and the video doesn’t look like it’s that much. Can you give me a cup measurement for the peppers?
    Thanks.

    Reply
    • lalaine says

      July 15, 2020 at 5:25 am

      I used sweet peppers, not bell peppers, and they’re pretty small 🙂

      Reply
  17. Melanie says

    February 16, 2020 at 12:53 am

    Absolutely DELICIOUS!! This recipe is so simple to follow and tastes AMAZING!! Definitely adding it to our
    Regular menu ❤️ Thank you!!

    Reply
    • lalaine says

      August 12, 2020 at 5:06 am

      Thank you so much for the 5 stars. Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  18. Teresa Myers says

    April 12, 2020 at 2:27 am

    Hi! Love this recipe! It’s one of our favorite IP meals. Just wondering what a serving size is? I’m on an eating plan & need to log my meals. I see the nutritional data, but can’t find the serving size.

    Reply
    • lalaine says

      August 12, 2020 at 5:15 am

      Servings are about 1 cup 🙂

      Reply
  19. MARY Winland says

    April 19, 2020 at 5:46 pm

    Loved the soup! I used ground Turkey and made corn bread. That went well with your recipe The flavor was rich and will be made again soon. Thanks for posting.

    Reply
    • lalaine says

      August 3, 2020 at 3:56 pm

      Thanks for the 5-stars! Cornbread sounds so good with this soup!

      Reply
  20. Cindy DeMill says

    October 4, 2020 at 11:07 pm

    I can’t to try this recipe this week. Fall is coming and that is soup season to me. Just a quick question: it says
    Reheat in a saucepan over medium-low heat until to 1645 F.
    I’m guessing a typo???

    Reply
    • lalaine says

      October 5, 2020 at 12:33 am

      Thank you for bringing it to my attention. I’m sorry about that. Yes, it’s a typo. FDA recommends reheating foods to 165 F for food safety. 🙂

      Reply

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