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Vegetarian Lasagna Soup

Published: Dec 14, 2020 · Modified: Feb 3, 2025 by Marisa Moore·

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Soup in a bowl

This one-pot, veggie-packed lasagna soup has all of the flavors and comfort of lasagna and it’s ready a fraction of the time.

Bowl of vegetarian lasagna soup

Made with savory mushrooms, a rich tomato broth, and topped with a dollop of herbed ricotta cheese, this vegetarian lasagna soup recipe is perfect weeknight comfort food!

Gather these ingredients

Mushrooms
Olive oil
Onion
Basil, oregano and other herbs
Crushed tomatoes (or prepared marinara sauce)
Broth
Lasagna noodles
Ricotta cheese
Parmesan cheese

Tips for success

Brown the mushrooms well. Cooking the mushrooms until they start to brown yields incredible flavor. That caramelization is quick possibly the most important step in building flavor in this soup.

Bloom your dried herbs. Dried basil and oregano are pantry staples and provide that traditional lasagna flavor in this recipe. You can use Italian herbs here too.

Here’s my tip for using dried herbs: Bloom them in oil or add them with vegetables such as onions to help hydrate them and release their flavors into the recipe. This versus adding them at the end and not maximizing the flavor.

Pot of cooked mushrooms and raw onions added in

Break the lasagna noodles. I didn’t break the noodles as small as I should have the first time I made (and photographed this recipe). It doesn’t impact the final flavor or anything but larger pieces may take a little longer to cook and makes the soup a bit more tedious to eat. haha.

You can also use any pasta you have in the pantry. It doesn’t have to be lasagna.

Pot of lasagna soup with a beige cloth napkin on the side

While the lasagna cooks in the simmering soup, prepare the ricotta mixture. This takes seconds to make but it’s essential to bring that lasagna flavor to the soup.

For smooth blending, be sure to start with room temperature ricotta.

Ricotta cheese with parsley and parmesan in a small glass bowl with a spoon

Substitutions

I chose mushrooms as the base for this soup. But you can use whatever works for you.

Ground meat alternative: You might try your favorite ground meat alternative for the base. Simply brown it in the olive oil and season it with the herbs.

Because meat substitutes are seasoned in a variety of ways, be sure to keep that in mind. You may need to reduce the salt or may be able to eliminate some of the herbs if you for example choose an Italian “sausage” flavored ground meat alternative.

Almond milk ricotta: Use room temperature almond milk ricotta 1-1 for dairy ricotta. You can also do the same with the parmesan or simply leave it out. Doing this will take this recipe from vegetarian to vegan!

Fresh versus dried herbs: You can use whatever you have. I bloomed dried basil and oregano in the mushroom and onion base. I happened to have some basil growing on my window sill so I used that on top.

Fresh parsley or basil add fresh flavor and adds a nice pop of color!

Bowl of lasagna soup with a spoon and napkin on the side

If you haven’t noticed, I love pasta. And if you’re reading this far, you probably do too. Be sure to also check out my easy Roasted Broccoli Walnut Pasta and Vegan Chickpea Pesto Pasta recipes.

Vegetarian Lasagna Soup

Marisa Moore, RDN
This one-pot, veggie-packed lasagna soup has all of the flavors and comfort of lasagna and it's ready a fraction of the time.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 385 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for serving
  • 1 pound mushrooms, chopped (about 4 cups)
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 2 cups prepared marinara sauce
  • 4 cups reduced sodium vegetable broth (more if needed)
  • 4 ounce lasagna noodles, broken
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley or basil
  • ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped mushrooms. Saute until the mushrooms brown and start to caramelize about 5 minutes. Stirring occasionally. 
  • Add the onions and dried herbs. Cook about 3-5 minutes or until the onion begins starts to soften.
  • Add the marinara and broth. Bring to a boil then reduce to medium heat. Add the broken lasagne. Cook 12-14 minutes on medium heat or until the lasagna is al dente.

Ricotta Topping

  • Stir room temperature ricotta with the parmesan and fresh herbs until well combined.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each with ¼ cup ricotta mixture.

Notes

Watching your sodium? You can lower the amount of sodium in this recipe by using low sodium or reduced sodium broth and marinara sauce. You can also make these ingredients on your own to control the salt content.
 
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 19gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 753mgPotassium: 937mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1184IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 232mgIron: 3mg
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  1. Carla

    February 03, 2025 at 11:10 am

    That’s an insane amount of sodium per serving. I’ll be finding ways to cut it down before trying this recipe.

    Reply
    • Marisa Moore

      February 03, 2025 at 11:53 am

      To lower the sodium, use a lower sodium marinara sauce (or make your own) and lower sodium vegetable broth. You can also cut back on the amount of ricotta. It can be difficult to find low sodium ricotta.

      Reply

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