A hearty and flavorful gluten-free lasagna soup that captures all the deliciousness of traditional lasagna in an easy-to-make soup format.
Author:David Stein
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:4-6 servings 1x
Category:Soup
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Italian-American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground Italian sausage or lean ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 cups gluten-free chicken or vegetable broth
1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
6–8 gluten-free lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk (for dairy-free)
For Topping:
1/2 cup gluten-free ricotta cheese (or dairy-free ricotta alternative)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or dairy-free alternative)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground sausage/beef and onion. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and black pepper.
Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 20-30 minutes for flavors to meld.
Add the broken gluten-free lasagna noodles to the simmering soup. Cook according to package directions, typically 8-12 minutes, until al dente. Ensure noodles do not overcook and become mushy.
Stir in the heavy cream (or coconut milk) and heat through for 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
While the noodles cook, prepare the topping: In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of the ricotta-Parmesan mixture and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure you use gluten-free lasagna noodles and check that any other packaged ingredients (like broth, sausage, or cheese alternatives) are also certified gluten-free if you have celiac disease or a severe gluten sensitivity.
For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage/beef and use vegetable broth. You can add extra vegetables like chopped zucchini or spinach.
The red pepper flakes add a touch of heat; adjust the amount to your preference or omit entirely.