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Home Blog Dietary Concern Whole30

Whole30 Lasagna Soup

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 01/03/22 Updated: 12/22/22
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This creamy lasagna soup is hearty, packed with flavor, and Whole30 and paleo! With cashew cream, easy homemade Italian sausage, and zucchini “noodles,” this is one of my family’s favorite Italian soups.

Overhead view of Whole30 lasagna soup in a bowl with a spoon

What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • Whole30 lasagna soup takes all the tasty flavors you love in a traditional lasagna, and turns it into a dairy free, gluten free, pasta free, Whole30-compliant soup that’s perfect for cool days. You can’t beat that!
  • It’s such an easy recipe to throw together at the last minute, which is great if your weekdays are typically pretty busy (to put it nicely). Plus, since it’s a one-pot meal, the clean-up is a breeze!
  • As good as this soup is fresh (and believe me, it’s REALLY GOOD fresh) – it might be even better as leftovers. Let any leftover soup cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate it up to 5 days. I would store the sliced zucchini separately from the soup then add it when you’re ready to eat. If you want a freezer meal, the same rules apply – but you can freeze the soup up to 3 months!

More Whole30 Soups

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Key Ingredients

Zucchini – Noodles are a no-go on Whole30 (a moment of silence, please). So how do you make a Whole30 lasagna soup without noodles? Easy! Zucchini! Long, super thin strips of zucchini mimic traditional lasagna sheets, plus they give you an extra helping of veggies.

Cashews – Traditional lasagna includes layers of ricotta, buuuuttttt that’s not Whole30, either. Instead, we’ll get that delicious creaminess from a simple but delicious homemade cashew cream. And no need to soak the cashews in advance if you’re using a high-speed blender!

Chef’s Tips

  • For added nutrients, replace the low-sodium chicken broth with a bone broth like my Instant Pot bone broth. Since it’s made from bones, it’s packed full of incredible vitamins and nutrients that your body will love.
  • Ground chicken or ground turkey can be used in place of the ground beef. You can also use zucchini noodles instead of long slices of zucchini if you prefer them!
  • Be extra sure that your ingredients (especially the tomato products) don’t include any added sugars or other non-Whole30 additives! If you need a refresher on the rules, I’ve got a super convenient reference article here.
Overhead view of 2 bowls of Whole30 lasagna soup

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Overhead view of Whole30 lasagna soup in a bowl with a spoon
5 from 9 votes

Whole30 Lasagna Soup

Prep:15 minutes
Cook:30 minutes
Total:45 minutes
This creamy lasagna soup is hearty, packed with flavor, and Whole30 and paleo! With cashew cream, easy homemade Italian sausage, and zucchini "noodles," this is one of my family's favorite Italian soups.
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6 servings

Ingredients

For the Italian Sausage

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

For the Soup

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil plus more for serving
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 3-4 tablespoons tomato paste 3 for mild flavor, 4 for richer flavor
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 15-ounce can crushed or diced tomatoes
  • 1-1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 large zucchini ends trimmed, sliced very thin with knife or vegetable peeler
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil plus thinly sliced leaves for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Medium bowl
  • high-speed blender

Instructions 

  • Place large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, and dried oregano to pot. Stir well and crumble ground beef, stirring periodically until ground beef is cooked through. Transfer cooked ground beef to medium bowl and set aside.
    Ground beef in large pot
  • Return pot to heat. Add oil and reduce heat to medium. Add onion and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is translucent. Add garlic and cook 30 to 60 seconds or until garlic is fragrant, stirring frequently.
  • Return ground beef to pot and add tomato paste. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until edges bubble and tomato paste has darkened.
    Ground beef, onion, and tomato paste in large pot
  • Pour in chicken broth and stir, then add salt and tomatoes. Bring mixture to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
    Chicken broth and tomato paste in large pot
  • While mixture simmers, make cashew cream by adding cashews and water to high-speed blender and blending on high speed until completely smooth. After mixture has simmered 10 minutes, pour cashew cream into pot and heat through, approximately 2 minutes.
    Cashew cream and lasagna soup in large pot
  • Divide slices of zucchini evenly between serving bowls. Stir chopped basil into soup, then portion soup evenly between serving bowls. Drizzle olive oil on top of soup and garnish with additional basil, if desired. Serve warm.
    Slices of zucchini in bowl

Notes

  • Tomato Products: Be sure both the tomato paste and the crushed or diced tomatoes do not contain any added sugars or sugar substitutes.
  • Make it Keto: Replace the 1 cup cashews and 1 cup hot water with 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half. Note that this substitution would not be Whole30-compliant. For a keto & Whole30 option, you can try coconut milk instead of the homemade cashew cream.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 362kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 51mg, Sodium: 740mg, Potassium: 715mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 344IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 69mg, Iron: 5mg, Net Carbs: 16g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

© Author: Cheryl Malik

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Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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  1. Amber says

    Posted on 1/1/23 at 9:03 pm

    Delicious5 stars

    Reply
    • Molly | 40 Aprons TeamMolly | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 1/3/23 at 9:28 am

      So glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the review, Amber!

      Reply
  2. Staci says

    Posted on 11/15/22 at 7:47 pm

    My whole family loves this soup. We’re not on whole30 anymore but I still make this frequently. I add the zucchini and summer squash in the pot instead of making “zoodles”. If I have kale I throw that in as well.The cashew cream is super easy to make and tastes delicious.5 stars

    Reply
    • Molly | 40 Aprons TeamMolly | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 11/16/22 at 8:03 am

      So glad it’s a favorite, Staci! Thanks so much for the review!

      Reply
  3. Chuck & Maria says

    Posted on 5/4/22 at 5:46 pm

    Wow!!! This was a winner!!! Soooo good. Thanks for the great recipe. We’ll enjoy it over and over.5 stars

    Reply
    • Megan | 40 Aprons TeamMegan | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 5/18/22 at 1:07 pm

      Thank you so much for the review! So happy you enjoyed the soup. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jennie says

    Posted on 2/25/22 at 8:06 am

    This soup was amazing. I shared it with a number of family members and friends. I was amazed at the thick liquid created from blended the cashews and water. I will be making this again.5 stars

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 2/28/22 at 10:23 pm

      Thrilled to hear this! Thanks for sharing. 🙂5 stars

      Reply
  5. Natalie Z says

    Posted on 1/29/22 at 9:05 pm

    This was SO GOOD. I forgot basil and added spinach but WOW.5 stars

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 2/4/22 at 1:51 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it!5 stars

      Reply
  6. Stacy Tabor says

    Posted on 1/5/22 at 12:37 pm

    Love this recipe. It turned out fantastic. I’m not paleo or whole 30 but I am gluten and dairy intolerant. I used a coconut/almond blend milk but it did have a coconut-y flavor. I didn’t mind it but will try cashew milk next time. I also added chick pea pasta. It was delicious. I will be adding this recipe to my rotation.5 stars

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 1/13/22 at 9:02 pm

      Yum! So glad you enjoyed it. 🙂5 stars

      Reply

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