Cozy Instant Pot Lasagna Soup: Weeknight Comfort in a Bowl
Discover the cozy flavors of lasagna in a speedy soup form with this Cozy Instant Pot Lasagna Soup.
Equipment
- - Instant Pot
Ingredients
For the Base
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any neutral oil
- 1.75 pounds Ground Beef 85/15 preferred
- 1 Yellow Onion diced
- 6 cloves Garlic minced
- 5 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
- 2 cups Marinara Sauce Rao's Homemade recommended
- 15 ounces Diced Tomatoes
- 1.25 teaspoons Dried Basil
- 1.25 teaspoons Parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 0.75 teaspoons Oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon Rosemary
For the Soup's Heart
- 8 pieces Lasagna Noodles broken into 1-2 inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Sugar to balance acidity
- to taste Salt & Pepper for seasoning
For the Creamy Topping
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Galbani recommended
- 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese for topping
- to taste Fresh Parsley for garnish
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Sauté olive oil in your Instant Pot on high heat for about 2 minutes.
- Cook the ground beef for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Mix in the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for another 2 minutes until transparent.
- Deglaze by pouring in 1 cup of chicken broth; scrape the bottom to release browned bits.
- Combine remaining broth, marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, and dried herbs; stir gently.
- Layer broken lasagna noodles on top of the soup base; do not stir.
- Lock the lid in place and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 6 minutes.
- Release pressure quickly after cooking; stir in balsamic vinegar and sugar.
- Fold in ricotta and parmesan cheese gently until well mixed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley; serve immediately.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and adjust soup consistency if needed.