Description
This Hearty Crock-Pot Lasagna Soup delivers all the classic lasagna flavors in an easy, one-pot slow cooker meal. With rich tomato broth, tender pasta, savory meat, and melted cheeses, it’s a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for cold days.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil (optional)
1 pound lean ground beef or ground Italian sausage
1 small yellow onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 cups marinara sauce
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
8 lasagna noodles, broken into bite-size pieces
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
½ cup ricotta cheese (for topping)
Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil (if using), then cook the ground beef or sausage until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Transfer the cooked meat to the slow cooker. Add onion, garlic, broth, marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, basil, parsley, onion powder, oregano, rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or on High for 3–4 hours.
- 30 minutes before serving, stir in broken lasagna noodles, ensuring they’re submerged. Cover and cook for 30–45 more minutes until noodles are tender.
- Stir in balsamic vinegar and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top each with shredded mozzarella, a spoonful of ricotta, and optional chopped parsley.
Notes
Use spicy Italian sausage for added heat and flavor.
For a vegetarian version, use plant-based meat and vegetable broth.
To make it creamier, stir in cream or cream cheese at the end.
Try different pasta shapes if lasagna noodles are unavailable.
Add baby spinach during the last few minutes for extra greens.
Leftovers keep for up to 4 days; reheat gently with added broth or water.
For freezing, omit noodles and add freshly cooked ones when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 424
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg