Crockpot Lasagna Soup
Crockpot lasagna soup takes everything you've ever loved about the classic layered Italian soup and puts it in a bowl. Italian sausage and ground beef, tomato broth, cheese, and noodles give all the flavor of lasagna in a soup form!
Soup is great. Classic comfort food is great. What happens when you put them together? If you have a dish like this crockpot lasagna soup, the answer is simple. It's pure magic.
Why You'll Love This Crockpot Lasagna Soup Recipe
- It's an easy-to-make twist on classic lasagna.
- It's perfect for a cozy family dinner or a comforting meal on a chilly evening.
- The three-cheese topping adds all the cheesy goodness that makes lasagna so great.
- It's so much simpler than layering noodles, sauce, and cheese.
- It's a great addition to potlucks, as well.
Ingredients
- Mild Italian sausage
- Ground beef
- Yellow onion - diced
- Garlic - minced
- Italian seasoning
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Tomato paste
- Low-sodium beef broth
- Diced tomatoes
- Lasagna noodles - broken into bite-size pieces
- Heavy cream
- Ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese - shredded
- Parmesan cheese - finely shredded
See the recipe card at the end of the post for exact ingredient quantities.
Flavor Variations and Substitutions
- Use hot Italian sausage for a spicier kick.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations for the topping.
- Add fresh basil leaves or red pepper flakes for enhanced Italian flavor.
- Try smoked mozzarella for a smokier taste.
- For a vegan option, use vegan sausage crumbles, vegetable broth, and non-dairy heavy cream or coconut milk.
- Make it healthier by using ground chicken and whole wheat lasagna noodles and adding diced vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and spinach.
How To Make Crockpot Lasagna Soup
1: Cook the sausage and ground beef in a large skillet until browned. Drain and add to the slow cooker.
2: Add all the ingredients except the heavy cream, cheeses, and noodles and cook until the flavors have melded.
3: Add the heavy cream and noodles about 30 minutes before the soup is done.
4: Mix the cheeses in a medium bowl.
5: Serve the soup in bowls topped with the cheese mixture. Enjoy!
Hint
Be sure to drain your meat before adding it to the slow cooker to avoid a greasy soup.
Storage
Refrigerate this soup for up to 4 days in an air-tight container. Store the cheese mixture in an air-tight container for about the same amount of time. For longer storage, freeze the soup for up to 3 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container.
To reheat the soup, defrost it if frozen. Then, heat it in a saucepan over medium-low heat until heated through.
EQUIPMENT
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Your Favorite Crock Pot
INGREDIENTS
Lasagna Soup
- 1 pound mild Italian Sausage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup tomato paste
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans of diced tomatoes
- 12 ounces lasagna noodles broken into bite size pieces
- ½ cup heavy cream
Cheese Topping
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup parmesan cheese finely shredded
INSTRUCTIONS
Lasagna Soup
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Add sausage, ground beef, and sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and break apart until browned. Drain off excess grease and add to a 6-quart slow cooker.
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Add garlic, Italian seasoning, black pepper, salt, tomato paste, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes. Stir until well combined.
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Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
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Thirty minutes before cook time is done. Break up lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces. Add noodles and heavy cream. Stir and continue to cook.
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