Description
This Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup offers all the comforting flavors of traditional lasagna but without all the hassle. Loaded with Italian sausage, tomatoes, lasagna noodles, and three types of cheese, this hearty soup is the perfect easy meal for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Soup:
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage or ground beef
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- 8 lasagna noodles (broken into pieces)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage or beef with the chopped onion until no longer pink. Add the garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes, then drain any excess grease.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Transfer the meat mixture to a slow cooker. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
- Add Noodles: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the broken lasagna noodles. Continue cooking until the noodles are tender.
- Prepare Cheese Topping: Just before serving, stir together ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses in a small bowl.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top each with a generous spoonful of the cheese mixture. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, stir the cheese mixture directly into the pot before serving.
- You can use gluten-free pasta if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 840 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
