Crockpot Lasagna Soup
An easy crockpot lasagna soup that tastes just like classic lasagna in cozy soup form. Made with sausage, pasta, and plenty of cheese, this slow cooker recipe is a family favorite!
Equipment
- 1 4-6 quart crockpot
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage , casings removed
- 1 (32-ounce) box chicken stock
- 2 (15-ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 lasagna noodles , broken into bite-sized pieces (or cooked noodles)
- 2-3 Tablespoons freshly chopped basil , plus more to taste
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Kosher salt , to taste
- Ground black pepper , to taste
Optional toppings: Ricotta cheese, Chopped basil
Instructions
- Brown sausage. In a large pot, heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 cup onion and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in 2 teaspoons garlic and cook an additional minute. Add 1 pound sausage, breaking into pieces with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Cook in slow cooker. Transfer sausage mixture to a 4 to 6 quart crockpot. Stir in 32 ounces chicken stock, 2 cans petite diced tomatoes, and 1 can tomato paste until combined. Add 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 2-3 Tablespoon fresh chopped basil. Cook on low 3 to 4 hours or high 2 to 3 hours.
- Add noodles. Add 8 lasagna noodles. If you prefer more liquid, stir in an extra 1/2 to 1 cup hot water or broth. Cover and cook an additional 30 minutes, or until noodles are tender.
- Stir in cheese. Stir in 1/4 cup parmesan, 1 cup mozzarella, salt, and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and top with a spoonful of ricotta cheese and more basil, if desired.
Notes
It can be cooked on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. Base the time off of what you've got going on and when you want to eat!
If you like yours a little thinner and soupier, add in about 1/2 cup - 1 cup more broth or hot water.
Storage: Store in an airtight storage container in the fridge up to 4 days. Freeze without the noodles in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 575kcal, Carbohydrates: 53g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 14g, Cholesterol: 66mg, Sodium: 1247mg, Potassium: 1193mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 822IU, Vitamin C: 23mg, Calcium: 148mg, Iron: 5mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
