Vegan Lasagna Soup Recipe
This Vegan Lasagna Soup is a comforting and hearty one-pot meal inspired by classic Italian lasagna flavors. Packed with vegetables, broken lasagna noodles, and a rich tomato marinara broth, it’s perfect for a cozy dinner. The soup is topped with fresh basil and optional vegan cheese, making it a delicious and nutritious plant-based option.
- Author: Mia
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced into small chunks
- 1 cup mushrooms, diced into small chunks
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups tomato marinara sauce
Pasta and Greens
- 5 sheets lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized chunks
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ½ cup fresh basil, finely chopped
Seasoning & Garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegan cheese for serving (such as vegan ricotta), optional
- Heat the oil and sauté aromatics: Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the roughly chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing for about 2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Add vegetables: Add the diced red bell pepper and mushrooms to the pot. Continue to sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
- Add liquids and bring to boil: Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and tomato marinara sauce. Stir to combine and bring the soup to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- Add pasta and simmer: Once the soup is boiling, add the broken lasagna noodle pieces. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook according to the pasta package instructions, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the noodles are tender but not mushy.
- Add greens and herbs: When the pasta is al dente, stir in the baby spinach and finely chopped fresh basil, allowing the spinach to wilt into the hot soup.
- Season to taste: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as needed for balance.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top with optional vegan cheese and extra fresh basil if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Use low-sodium vegetable broth to control salt levels in the soup.
- You can substitute lasagna noodles with any pasta of choice, but adjust cooking times accordingly.
- For added protein, you can include cooked lentils or chickpeas.
- Vegan cheese is optional but adds creamy richness to the soup.
- Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
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