Easy Creamy Lasagna Soup (One Pot) - Bites with Bri (2024)

Published: Nov 8, 2023 by Brianna May · This post may contain affiliate links.

This Creamy Lasagna Soup is cheesy, saucy, flavorful, and packed with chewy lasagna noodles. It's everything you love about lasagna but in a soup version! Made with tasty ingredients like Italian sausage, ricotta cheese, bacon, veggies, and heavy creamy, you won't want to miss out on recreating this rich, hearty soup!

This delicious creamy lasagna soup recipe is inspired by the viral TikTok lasagna soup! It’s made in one pot, so cleanup is easier than soup made on the stovetop. By including sausage and bacon (instead of ground beef), the flavor is even bolder and more delicious.

Need some more soup options during the week? Try out these recipes: Easy Dutch Oven Minestrone,, or Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Corn Soup.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Made with sausage- Unlike traditional lasagna, this creamy lasagna soup uses sausage, not ground beef. This swap means each bite is even more flavorful.
• One pot – This one-pot lasagna soup recipe is created in a Dutch oven, meaning easy cleanup.
• Easy – With a few kitchen tools and an hour, you’ll have a delicious lasagna soup with heavy cream.
• Flavorful – Ingredients like bacon, sausage, and cheese help make this recipe uber-tasty.
• Bacon – Using bacon makes the recipe more flavorful and decadent.
• Beginner-friendly – Since this soup requires minimal kitchen tools, it’s great for those of all cooking abilities.
• Decadent – Cheese, bacon, sausage, and heavy cream help create a rich, creamy broth.
• Great for chilly days – This hearty, easy lasagna soup recipe is filling and decadent, making it a comforting option for cold weather.

Ingredients & Substitutions

• Kosher Salt: All of my recipes are tested with Morton kosher salt unless noted otherwise. It is the best salt for everyday cooking because of its size and flavor. If using table salt, the amount should be reduced. I highly recommend picking up some kosher next time you are at the store!
• Pesto Ricotta: To create a pesto ricotta topping for this creamy lasagna soup, stir together 1 heaping cup of ricotta and 3-4 tablespoons of pesto.
• Cheesy Toast: Drizzle a generous amount of olive oil over 16 baguette slices. Season the baguette pieces with salt, pepper, and granulated garlic. Then, top the slices with shredded mozzarella. Bake them at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes. It’s ready when the cheese is melty, and the bread is toasted/crispy.

Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.

How to Make Creamy Lasagna Soup with Sausage

Quick Overview

• Sauté ingredients.
• Add broth/noodles.
• Serve with cheese.

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: In a large Dutch oven or pot, add the bacon and sausage. Sauté until brown. Do not drain the grease.

Step 2: Add the olive oil, onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 6-8 minutes or until softened. Add more olive oil if the vegetables look dry.

Step 3: Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, red chili flakes, salt, and sugar if using. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.

Step 4: Stir in the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil. Using your hands, break 1-2 lasagna noodles into bite-sized at a time over the pot. Repeat with all of the noodles.

Step 5: Cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium low. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the lasagna noodles reach desired tenderness. Stir occasionally.

Step 6: Once the noodles are cooked, remove the lid and stir in the half and half. Serve with shredded mozzarella cheese, ricotta, and cheesy toast.

Slow Cooker Instructions

If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use these instructions to make creamy lasagna soup in a slow cooker.

• First, brown the bacon and sausage in a pan on the stove on medium-high heat.
• Then, add olive oil, onion, carrots, and celery to the pan. Sauté for about 8 minutes.
• Add the veg, bacon, and sausage to the slow cooker.
• Stir in the seasonings.
• Add the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce.
• Cover and cook on low for eight hours (or high for four hours).
• Break the lasagna into smaller pieces and add them to the slow cooker.
• Cover again and cook for about 30 minutes on high.
• Turn off the heat and stir in the heavy cream.
• Serve in bowls and top with mozzarella, ricotta, and cheesy bread.

Recipe Serving Suggestions

Garnish this creamy lasagna soup with parmesan cheese, fresh Italian parsley, and a sprinkle of dried red pepper flakes (for extra heat).

I love serving this delicious creamy lasagna soup (Tiktok-inspired) with Italian-inspired sides/mains. Here are a few ideas:

• Air Fryer English Muffin Pizzas
• Easy Tomato Basil Chicken

Expert Tips

• Do not overcook the pasta. Overcooking the pasta will leave you with mushy, overly soft lasagna noodles. Ensure you leave the noodles out until the end for the best results.
• Avoid adding the cream until right before serving. When making creamy lasagna soup, add the cream as the last step before the toppings. Adding dairy to creamy lasagna soup with sausage too early can lead to curdled milk or a separated broth.
• Break up the noodles. Broken lasagna noodles make this soup easier to eat. Ensure you break the pasta noodles up before adding them to the soup.

Additions & Variations

• Vegetarian: Skip the bacon and lasagna to make this creamy lasagna soup vegetarian. You'll need to add olive oil (or a similar oil) to the pan before sauteing the vegetables/aromatics. You can also use meat-free sauce and bacon for a more flavorful vegetarian lasagna soup. Ensure you also use vegetable broth instead of meat broth.
• Use other vegetables: I've packed quite a few veggies into this recipe. However, you can swap them with the vegetables you prefer (or have on hand). For example, leeks, zucchini, and bell pepper are great in this easy, creamy lasagna soup.
• Dairy-free: If you have any dairy-free loved ones, they can still enjoy this soup. Swap out the cream and cheese for dairy-free options, like Silk heavy cream and Daiya cheese.
• Add tomato paste: If you want a more tomato-forward flavor, consider adding 1-2 tbsp of tomato paste to the soup.

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