This instant pot Lasagna soup is going to become a family favorite. This delicious soup uses jarred marinara sauce so you can get dinner on the table quickly.
This instant pot Lasagna soup is going to become a family favorite. This delicious soup uses jarred marinara sauce so you can get dinner on the table quickly. This easy recipe is a simple dinner that's great for a busy weeknight and sure to warm the whole family up on a cold day.
Set instant pot to the (medium heat) SAUTÉ function. When heated, add Italian sausage and ground beef. Cook until the meat is browned and no longer pink. Press CANCEL. Remove meat from the pot and set aside on paper towels to drain. Discard fat (do not pour down sink drain.)
Return the inner pot to the cooker and set to SAUTE again. When heated, add olive oil to coat the bottom of the pot then add chopped onions. Cook, stirring occasionally until onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Add chopped garlic and cook about one minute more.
Add cooked ground beef and sausage back to the pot. Add chicken broth, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, and broken lasagna noodles. Stir to combine then submerge the noodles into the liquid.
Close and lock the instant pot lid. Turn the instant pot to HIGH PRESSURE. Set time for 3 minutes. Turn keep warm OFF. Press START. It will take about 10 minutes for the pot to come to pressure. When cooking time is up, do a QUICK RELEASE (open the steam release valve being careful of hot steam). When the metal pin drops, it is safe to open the lid.
Mix 1 cup ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and ½ cup parmesan cheese together in a small bowl.
Remove the instant pot lid. Add cheese mixture and stir to combine it into the soup. This will thicken the lasagna soup and is an optional step if you like your soup thinner. You can add a spoonful of the cheese mixture to each bowl of soup if you prefer.
Garnish with fresh basil or fresh oregano leaves and cheese. A drizzle of balsamic glaze is also a nice touch.
Notes
This instant pot lasagna soup is best served right away in order to keep the soup consistency. While this soup is delicious the next day, the noodles will absorb some of the liquid and become more like a loose casserole.
Jarred marinara sauce is quite flavorful. But if you use unseasoned diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, etc then you'll need to add more herbs and spices. Start by adding a teaspoon of garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
Use heavy cream in place of adding cheese to the soup. Start with ¼ cup and add more as desired.