Description
Crockpot Lasagna Soup is a comforting and hearty slow cooker recipe that combines all the beloved flavors of classic lasagna into a warm, easy-to-make soup. Featuring tender noodles, savory tomato sauce, seasoned Italian sausage, and layers of creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses, this dish is perfect for busy days, family dinners, and chilly evenings. Enjoy a rich, layered blend of flavors with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Proteins
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
Liquids
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
Pasta
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
Cheeses
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook the Italian sausage until browned and cooked completely. Drain any excess fat. This step intensifies the meat’s flavor before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Combine Ingredients in Crockpot: Add the browned sausage, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, minced garlic, diced onion, and Italian seasoning to your slow cooker. Stir well to combine all ingredients for an even flavor base.
- Cook on Low: Set your crockpot to low heat and cook the soup for about 6 hours, allowing flavors to meld beautifully and the soup to develop a rich, hearty consistency.
- Add Noodles: Approximately 30 minutes before serving, add the broken lasagna noodles directly into the crockpot. Stir occasionally to prevent the noodles from sticking and ensure they cook through evenly.
- Stir in Cheeses: Once the noodles are tender, mix in the ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses until melted and creamy, enriching the soup with the classic lasagna cheese texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs such as basil or parsley at the end to brighten the soup’s flavors.
- Avoid overcooking noodles by adding them late in the cooking process to prevent mushiness.
- Reserve some cheese to sprinkle on top for a melty, cheesy finishing touch.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional herbs before serving as slow cooking can mellow flavors.
- Properly browning the sausage enhances the depth and richness of the soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soups
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 ½ cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg