Description
This Crockpot Lasagna Soup is a comforting and hearty meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. It has all the flavors of traditional lasagna but is much easier to make. With layers of rich tomato broth, tender pasta, savory Italian sausage, and creamy ricotta cheese, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
For the Ricotta Mixture:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Drain off any excess fat.
- Saute Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion to the skillet with the sausage and cook until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Combine Ingredients in Crockpot: Transfer the cooked sausage, onion, and garlic to a slow cooker. Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cook the Soup: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the flavors have melded together.
- Cook the Pasta: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the broken lasagna noodles and cook until al dente.
- Make the Ricotta Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, salt, and pepper.
- Serve: To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with a dollop of the ricotta mixture, shredded mozzarella cheese, and chopped fresh basil.
Notes
- You can customize this soup by adding your favorite lasagna ingredients like mushrooms or spinach.
- This soup freezes well, so it’s great for making ahead of time.
- For a vegetarian version, simply omit the Italian sausage or use a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
