Gluten-free Lasagna Soup

This Gluten-free Lasagna Soup recipe has all the cozy, comforting flavors of classic lasagna in an easy one-pot soup. It's a hearty soup that is flavorful and made with simple, real food ingredients-perfect for a busy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

Made without any gluten or dairy, this healthy lasagna soup fits a variety of lifestyles and still delivers that rich, Italian-inspired taste. Serve it as-is or top with dairy-free or regular ricotta for an extra creamy touch. This easy gluten free lasagna soup is the perfect recipe for soup season.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Gluten-Free + Dairy-Free Optional - Great for those with food sensitivities or anyone wanting a lighter comfort food.
• One-Pot Meal - Easy to make and even easier to clean up any night of the week.
• Packed with Flavor - Herbs, tomatoes, broth, and sausage come together for that classic lasagna taste in every spoonful.
• Family-Friendly - Kids and adults will both go back for seconds.
• Perfect for Leftovers - Tastes even better the next day! 

Ingredients You Will Need

Ground Beef: is a rich source of protein, essential for muscle repair and growth, and it contains important nutrients like iron and zinc, which support immune function and metabolism. Additionally, it provides B vitamins such as B12 and niacin, crucial for energy production and maintaining a healthy nervous system.

Yellow Onion: are full of antioxidants that help fight inflammation. They also have folate, manganese, and some vitamin C. They are antibacterial, help digestion (for some), and can help reduce your risk of cancer.

Garlic: is known for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It helps fight many diseases like the common cold, heart disease, and others.

Italian Seasoning: is typically a mix of thyme, rosemary, basil, oregano, and marjoram. With all these spices, it has tons of flavor and lots of health benefits because each herb has its own healthy properties!

Chicken Broth: When looking for chicken broth, be sure you are checking the ingredients and the source from which it comes. I prefer to buy one with no extra preservatives, sugar, coloring, and that is organic.

Marinara Sauce: I really like to use Rao's for this recipe. Rao's is a brand with no unnecessary ingredients and has a delicious flavor. I used the Tomato Basil flavor, but any flavor of marinara will work for this recipe.

Tomato Paste: is a concentrated source of tomatoes. It contains lycopene, an antioxidant known for its potential role in reducing the risk of certain cancers and promoting heart health. Additionally, it contains nutrients to support immune function and skin health, making it a nutritious addition to various dishes.

Gluten-free Lasagna Noodles: In this recipe, I used Jovial pasta. It is made with brown rice, however, any gluten-free pasta will work for this recipe. I like Banza Pasta, too. This chickpea pasta is much higher in protein and fiber than regular pasta if you are looking for higher protein.

Dairy-free Ricotta Cheese: I use Kite Hill ricotta, which is made from almonds.

Plant-based Parmesan Cheese: There are many plant-based cheeses out there, so find one with ingredients that work best for your lifestyle. For this recipe, I used the brand 365 plant-based parmesan, which I like for lasagna.

Instructions

Brown the meat: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot and add ground beef and diced onion to the pan. Cook until the meat is browned.

Cook the pasta: Use the instructions on the box to cook the pasta.

Make the Soup: To the meat add 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Then add Rao's pasta sauce, chicken broth, and tomato paste to the pot. Stir and bring it to a boil.

Add the noodles: Drain the pasta and put it in the soup if eating right away, if not set aside until you are ready to eat. The pasta will absorb liquid from the soup so I don't put it in the soup until I am ready to eat it.

Serve and enjoy: Serve the noodles and the soup, top with some plant-based parmesan and a dollop Kite Hill ricotta on top. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• Extra Broth: Be sure you have extra broth and spices on hand if this is going to be leftovers. The noodles will absorb the liquid if left overnight, so I always just add some broth and spices when I reheat the soup.
• Extra Veggies: To add extra veggies to this meal, I always finely chop and add them to the ground meat. You can add mushrooms, zucchini, baby spinach or any other veggies you like.

Recipe Variations

• Meat: Ground beef is in this paleo lasagna soup, but you can also use any ground meat that you have on hand. Ground turkey, ground chicken, or spicy sausage would be delicious.
• Noodles: Feel free to use any of your favorite noodles. Banza and Jovial are my two favorite gluten-free brands. If gluten is not a concern for you, then you can use any that you enjoy. 
• Make this Whole30: If you are doing a Whole30 and want to make this soup, I recommend using hearts of palm noodles or your favorite veggie noodles instead.

Storage Tips

This Gluten-free Lasagna Soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container. The noodles tend to absorb all the liquid in the refrigerator so when reheating the soup, be sure to add extra broth and spices if needed.

I do not recommend freezing this recipe because the noodles will not hold their form if frozen and defrosted.

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