Description
At its core, crockpot lasagna soup is a deconstructed version of the classic baked pasta dish. Imagine all the components of a lasagna—the hearty meat sauce, the tender noodles, and the creamy cheese topping—but served in a rich, tomato-based broth. It is essentially a thick, rustic soup that mimics the texture and flavor profile of lasagna without the structural integrity required for slicing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 can (14–15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 8–10 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
Instructions
- Brown the meat (important)
In a pan, cook the ground beef/sausage with onion until browned. Add garlic for the last minute. - Add to crockpot
Transfer to your slow cooker. Add marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, broth, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well. - Cook
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
- Add noodles
About 30 minutes before serving, stir in broken lasagna noodles. Cook until tender. - Serve
Ladle into bowls and top with:- A dollop of ricotta
- Mozzarella
- Parmesan
Notes
This crockpot lasagna soup is perfect for busy days when you want something hearty and comforting without the extra work. It’s rich, cheesy, and always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow-cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: ~420 kcal
Keywords: slow cooker lasagna soup, easy lasagna soup, one pot lasagna soup, ground beef lasagna soup, deconstructed lasagna soup