Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

All the cozy comfort of classic lasagna — without the layering! This Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup is rich, cheesy, and full of bold Italian flavor, simmered slowly for a hands-off, weeknight-friendly meal.

Origin Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

Lasagna soup is a modern twist on the beloved Italian dish, combining all the traditional components — meat, pasta, tomato sauce, and cheese — in a hearty, slurpable format perfect for busy home cooks.

What I Love About This Recipe

It’s fuss-free and deeply satisfying. The slow cooker does the heavy lifting while you get all the rich, layered lasagna flavors in a comforting bowl of soup. Plus, it’s a hit with both kids and adults.

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Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

Recipe by RecipeWikki

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

400

kcal

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef or Italian sausage

• 1 small onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 cups beef or chicken broth

• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp dried basil

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces

• 1 cup ricotta cheese

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan

• Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

Directions

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef or sausage until browned. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2–3 minutes. Drain excess fat.
• Transfer mixture to the slow cooker. Add broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
• Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
• About 30 minutes before serving, stir in broken lasagna noodles. Cook until tender.
• Just before serving, stir in a handful of mozzarella if desired, or ladle soup into bowls and top each with a dollop of ricotta, more mozzarella, and Parmesan.
• Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve hot.

Notes

• For a lighter version, use ground turkey or skip the meat entirely.
• Add spinach or zucchini in the last 30 minutes for extra veggies.
• Noodles can be cooked separately and added just before serving to avoid over-softening.