Hearty, spicy, and loaded with savory Italian sausage, this easy crockpot lasagna soup recipe is the ultimate comfort food dinner. With a rich tomato broth, tender noodles and gooey mozzarella cheese, this cozy meal is guaranteed to be a new family favorite!
Why We Love This Crockpot Lasagna Soup Recipe
With browned Italian sausage, melty cheese, and bright, fresh herbs, this crockpot lasagna soup is everything you love about lasagna, but in a bowl. The noodles are tender, the sauce is rich and spicy, and the sausage is packed flavor. If you’re a fan of our easy ravioli lasagna, you’re going to love this hearty soup! Here’s what makes it such a family favorite:
- Easy: The slow cooker does all the hard work and allows your soup to simmer all day, making a rich and complex dinner with little effort on your part!
- Cozy. It’s warm, hearty, and super cozy. This is the perfect wholesome dinner to enjoy at the end of a long day, or when it’s cold outside.
- Versatile. We make this herby and meaty lasagna soup as a main dish all the time. But you can also serve it as a side soup with any Italian recipe. It’s great for lunch or dinner and you can easily make a large batch to serve at a dinner party or potluck. Just take your crockpot with you and plug it in!
- One Pot: The pasta cooks right in the soup, so you don’t have to boil it separately – saving both time and dishes.
It’s officially soup season and we couldn’t be happier. Curl up with a hearty bowl of white bean and bacon soup, Italian wedding soup, and cabbage roll soup to stay warm!
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Excellent!!! Very easy and flavorful. Less noodles for more soup consistency. A keeper!
Key Ingredients
Below you will find helpful notes for key ingredients used to make this crockpot lasagna soup recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and exact amounts!
- Ground Italian Sausage: You can also use a combination of ½ a pound Italian sausage and ½ pound ground beef, or try ground turkey Italian sausage for a leaner option.
- Onion: A yellow onion is best for this recipe, but a white onion will work in a pinch.
- Red Pepper Flakes: Add more or less to adjust the heat level.
- Canned Petite Diced Tomatoes: Do not drain the tomatoes!
- Lasagna Noodles: You’ll need to break the noodles into smaller pieces.
- Mozzarella Cheese: Pre-shredded cheese works fine, but for best results shred your own.
How to Make Crockpot Lasagna Soup
You won’t believe how easy this recipe is, even the noodles cook in the crockpot! Below is a quick recipe overview, but please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post for full instructions.
- Cook the sausage. Brown the sausage in a skillet with the onions until cooked through, then season with garlic, salt, pepper, chili flakes, and Italian seasoning.
- Make the soup. Add the sausage and onion mixture to the crock pot with the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Add the noodles. With 30 minutes remaining, stir in the noodles and finish cooking.
- Serve. Stir in the shredded mozzarella, and top with optional ricotta, basil, and parmesan.
Cook’s Tips & Variations
- Different Pasta Types: It goes without saying that crockpot lasagna soup is best with lasagna noodles. But if you don’t have any, don’t worry! You can replace the lasagna noodles with 6 to 8 ounces of any type of dried pasta you have on hand.
- Brown The Meat: The best way to get maximum flavor from ground meat is to brown it well. When you’re cooking the sausage for this lasagna soup, make sure you get some good color on it. Don’t be afraid to cook the sausage at a higher temperature, and don’t stir it too often, letting the edges darken.
- Separate Noodles And Sauce If Storing: If you’re planning on having leftovers and storing the lasagna soup, don’t add the noodles to the crockpot. Instead, cook the noodles on the stovetop, and add them to each individual bowl of the soup when you serve it. When stored, the noodles will absorb a lot of the broth, and they’ll become soggy and gummy. This way you can store the pasta and the soup separately, keeping the texture perfect.
What to Serve With Crockpot Lasagna Soup
- Make it a side dish: You can serve this slow cooker lasagna soup as a side dish alongside your favorite Italian entree, like these easy baked meatballs, instant pot spaghetti and meatballs, or this quick shrimp scampi.
- Serve it as the entree: Most often we make this hearty soup the main course and serve it with a fresh salad, like this cherry tomato caprese salad or a light green side salad, and some homemade garlic bread.
- Add some toppings: Sprinkle on some fresh basil and freshly grated parmesan cheese! Also, a scoop of ricotta cheese gives it a real lasagna flair.
Storing and Reheating
- Storing: Leftover crockpot lasagna soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days. If you’re planning on having leftovers, it’s best to cook and store the noodles separately, so they don’t absorb the soup and become soggy. We do not recommend freezing lasagna soup, as the texture of the noodles will suffer.
- Reheating: To reheat the soup, add the noodles to the broth, and heat in the microwave in 30-second increments, or on the stovetop over medium heat until warm throughout.
Yield: 4 servings
Easy Crockpot Lasagna Soup Recipe
Hearty, spicy, and loaded with rich Italian sausage, this crockpot lasagna soup is the perfect cozy meal for a cold day! It's easy to make and full of tender lasagna noodles.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage, or ground turkey Italian sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (28 oz) petite diced tomatoes , do not drain
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 10-12 lasagna noodles, broken into 2 to 3 inch pieces
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional Toppings:
- Fresh basil
- Ricotta cheese
- Parmesan cheese, shredded or grated
Instructions
- Prepare a medium skillet with nonstick cooking spray (or add a little oil to the skillet) and then add the Italian sausage and onion and cook over medium heat. Use a spoon to break up the sausage as it cooks, stirring occasionally and until meat is browned, and onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper stir and add to the crockpot.
- Next pour the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and beef broth into the crockpot. Stir until well mixed.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, or low for 4 to 6 hours.
- 30 minutes before serving, add the broken lasagna noodles to the soup. Stir, cover with lid, and cook on high for 30 more minutes. When ready to serve, stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Serve warm with fresh basil, ricotta, and parmesan cheese on top, if desired!
Notes
Storage: Leftover crockpot lasagna soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days. We do not recommend freezing lasagna soup, as the texture of the noodles will suffer.
Reheat: To reheat the soup, add the noodles to the broth, and heat in the microwave in 30-second increments, or on the stovetop over medium heat until warm throughout.
Separate Noodles And Sauce If Storing: If you’re planning on having leftovers and storing the lasagna soup, don’t add the noodles to the crockpot. Instead, cook the noodles on the stovetop, and add them to each individual bowl of the soup when you serve it. When stored, the noodles will absorb a lot of the broth, and they’ll become soggy and gummy. This way you can store the pasta and the soup separately, keeping the texture perfect.
Different Pasta Types: It goes without saying that crockpot lasagna soup is best with lasagna noodles. But if you don’t have any, don’t worry! You can replace the lasagna noodles with 6 to 8 ounces of any type of dried pasta you have on hand.
Brown The Meat: The best way to get maximum flavor from ground meat is to brown it well. When you’re cooking the sausage for this lasagna soup, make sure you get some good color on it. Don’t be afraid to cook the sausage at a higher temperature, and don’t stir it too often, letting the edges darken.
Nutrition
Calories: 767kcal, Carbohydrates: 59g, Protein: 34g, Fat: 43g, Saturated Fat: 17g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 18g, Cholesterol: 108mg, Sodium: 2044mg, Potassium: 622mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 311IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 237mg, Iron: 4mg
Excellent!!! Very easy and flavorful. Less noodles for more soup consistency. A keeper!