Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces (gluten free if preferred)
- 1-2 cups baby spinach (optional)
For Serving
- Ricotta cheese
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Parsley flakes
Instructions
- Sauté the beef: Turn on the Instant Pot to SAUTÉ mode and let it heat up. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring frequently, until mostly browned, about 6-8 minutes. Then add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent.
- Deglaze the pot: Turn off the Instant Pot. Add a small amount of chicken broth to the pot and use a wooden spoon to scrape and deglaze the bottom, loosening any browned bits to prevent burning.
- Add liquids and seasonings: Pour in the remaining chicken broth, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add noodles and cook: Submerge the broken lasagna noodles under the liquid mixture. Close the lid securely and set the Instant Pot to MANUAL (Pressure Cook) on high for 3 minutes. It will take about 20 minutes to build pressure before cooking.
- Release pressure and add spinach: When the timer beeps, perform a quick release of the pressure immediately. Open the lid, stir in the baby spinach until wilted, and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish generously with ricotta, shredded mozzarella, grated parmesan, and parsley flakes. Serve warm and enjoy your comforting lasagna soup.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free lasagna noodles as noted.
- Adding spinach is optional but provides a nice green and added nutrients.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste and broth saltiness.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, use less broth or cook a few minutes longer on sauté after pressure cooking.
- This recipe can be customized with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free