Vegetarian Lasagna Soup is a one-pot, comforting, hearty meal full of veggies, lasagna noodles in an Italian tomato broth. Top it with a three-cheese mix for that cheesy creamy deliciousness!!
Start the Instant Pot on saute mode (normal) and add olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onions, carrots, bell pepper, and garlic. Mix and cook for about 1-2 mins or until the onions turn translucent.
Add in the rest of the ingredients like zucchini, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, spices (salt, oregano, Italian seasoning, freshly cracked black pepper, red pepper flakes), and broken lasagna noodles.
Add 4 cups veg broth or water. Mix well. Ensure most of the noodles are below the liquid.
Close the lid and cook on manual (pressure cook) high for 5 mins followed by a quick release.
Open the lid and add the broccoli florets and spinach. Mix to combine and cover and let it sit for 10-15 mins. The broccoli and spinach will cook in the steam.
In the meanwhile make the cheese topping. Add and mix all the cheeses Ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Open Instant Pot after 10-15 mins and delicious easy vegetable Lasagna soup is ready! Serve immediately.
Stovetop Instructions:
In a large pot heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onions, carrots, bell pepper, zucchini and garlic. Mix and cook until the onions turn translucent and veggies are half cooked.
Add in the rest of the ingredients like diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, spices (salt, oregano, Italian seasoning, freshly cracked black pepper, red pepper flakes) with 4-5 cups water or broth. Mix well. Bring it to a boil.
Stir in broken lasagna noodles and simmer until noodles are aldente. When the noodles are almosrt done add in the broccol and spinach, mix well. Simmer for 5 mins and then switch off the heat.
Make the cheese topping. Add and mix all the cheeses Ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan.
Easy vegetable Lasagna soup is ready! Serve immediately!!
Serving suggestions
Serve this easy vegetarian lasagna soup warm topped with three cheese topping and freshly cracked pepper, salt flakes, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes (optional).
The soup is good on its own and a complete meal but to make it more filling serve it with a side of salad or sandwich or cheesy garlic bread.
Notes
No boil, as well as regular noodles, work for this recipe. Or replace it with your favorite pasta shape.
Break the noodles in bite-size pieces and mix them well so they don't stick to each other. Also, make sure they are under liquid so they cook evenly.
Lasagna noodles (like pasta) have a tendency to soak up all the liquid so serve immediately.
If planning to serve later, cook the noodles separately, and add to the soup just before serving and give it a boil so the flavors soak up.
To prevent burn errors, make sure to deglaze the pot and mix everything well before closing the lid.
This recipe can be doubled, cooking time remains the same.
Adjust the liquid quantity (veg broth) to the consistency you like for the soup.