Instant Pot Lasagna Soup
This recipe transforms classic lasagna flavors into a hearty, comforting soup made quickly in an Instant Pot. Featuring savory Italian sausage and ground sirloin, rich marinara, and broken lasagna noodles, it's a convenient deconstructed version of the beloved Italian dish, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Equipment
- 1 Instant Pot (6-quart or larger) Essential for pressure cooking
- 1 Wooden Spoon or Heat-Resistant Spatula For browning meat and deglazing
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Chef's knife For chopping onion, garlic, and breaking noodles
- 1 Liquid Measuring Cup For broth and marinara
Ingredients
Main
- 1 4 ounce mild Italian sausage link, casing removed
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 32 ounce can low-sodium chicken broth
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 8 lasagna noodles broken into pieces
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Heat the olive oil. Add the mild Italian sausage (casing removed) and ground sirloin, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon or spatula. Brown thoroughly, then drain any excess fat.
- Add the finely chopped onion to the pot and sauté until softened, approximately 3-5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth. Use a wooden spoon to carefully scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, ensuring thorough deglazing to prevent a 'burn' notice.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, broken lasagna noodles, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Ensure the noodles are mostly submerged in the liquid.
- Secure the Instant Pot lid, set the vent to 'Sealing,' and select 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' on high pressure for 6 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, perform a quick release of pressure by carefully turning the vent to 'Venting' until the float valve drops.
- Carefully remove the lid. Stir the soup well to combine, as the noodles may stick together slightly. Check for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Ladle the hot lasagna soup into serving bowls.
- Garnish each serving generously with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Achieving a deep, rich flavor starts with properly browning the Italian sausage and ground sirloin; don't rush this step. After browning, deglaze the pot thoroughly with chicken broth, scraping up all the fond (browned bits) from the bottom – this is crucial for flavor development and to prevent the Instant Pot from displaying a 'burn' error. Break the lasagna noodles into varying sizes to give the soup a more rustic texture. For an extra layer of flavor and freshness, consider stirring in a handful of fresh basil or parsley just before serving, and offer a dollop of ricotta cheese on top for creaminess.