Learn how to make lasagna soup right in your Crock-Pot Express Multi-Cooker (or any electric pressure cooker) with this fantastic recipe filled with Italian sausage, noodles and a great tomato based broth!
Set the Crock-Pot Express to SAUTE, press start and let the insert get hot for a few minutes.
Once the insert it hot, add olive oil and then the ground Italian sausage. Cook and crumble the sausage until no longer pink and the meat is browned.
Add in the diced onion and garlic and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the onion and garlic are fragrant.
Press START/STOP to stop the sauté function on the pressure cooker.
Add the vegetable broth, making sure to deglaze the bottom of the insert scraping off any browned or stuck on bits from the sausage, onions and garlic.
Add the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes and all the herbs and seasonings. Stir until combined.
Lastly, add in the broken lasagna noodle pieces, pushing them down into the liquid until they are just submerged (do not stir!).
Close and lock the lid on the pressure cooker, making sure the valve is set to sealing.
Set on MANUAL, HIGH PRESSURE for 6 minutes. Press START.
Allow the pressure cooker to come to pressure and cook the soup for the allotted time set. Once done, carefully turn the valve to venting to allow for a quick release of pressure.
When all the pressure has been released, carefully remove the lid and set aside.
Stir in the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar until all the cheese is thoroughly melted.
Ladle hot soup into bowls, topping with a spoonful of ricotta cheese and enjoy!