Easy Crock Pot Lasagna Soup (Rich & Cheesy!)

This Crock Pot Lasagna Soup has everything you love about lasagna. It's super cheesy, hearty, and loaded with bold Italian flavor. It's basically lasagna in a bowl, minus the layering, made easy in your slow cooker. With beef or sausage, plenty of veggies, and a rich and creamy tomato broth, this cozy soup is total comfort food. It's a family favorite and also totally picky eater approved!

🍲Why This Easy Crock Pot Lasagna Soup Recipe Is a Weeknight Hero

This cozy crock pot lasagna soup comes together with minimal prep. After browning the meat, simply toss in the rest of the ingredients (minus the noodles and cheese) and walk away.

There's no boiling noodles separately or building layers, which cuts down on both time and dishes. This easy recipe, along with our Lazy Lasagna Casserole, proves that you can enjoy all the delicious flavors and textures of a hearty lasagna meal without all the hassle.

😋What Makes This Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup So Satisfying

Just like our Stuffed Pepper Soup and Mexican Street Corn Chowder, this slow cooker soup gets its rich flavor from simmering low and slow, letting every ingredient meld together beautifully. A THREE cheese blend of mozzarella, cream cheese, and parmesan melts into every spoonful, giving it that classic, gooey lasagna taste and texture. Loaded with veggies and your choice of beef or sausage, it's as nourishing as it is delicious.

✅A Crock Pot Lasagna Soup Recipe Perfect for Any Occasion

Whether it's a chilly weeknight or a casual get-together, this crock pot lasagna soup recipe always hits the spot. It reheats well, making it ideal for meal prep, leftovers, or feeding a hungry crowd. From game days to holiday gatherings, this soup proves that comfort food doesn't have to be complicated!

🥘Just Basic Ingredients Needed

• lean ground beef or sausage: Adds hearty, savory protein that forms the base of the soup's rich flavor.
• onion powder, dried basil, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes: These seasonings bring warm, herby flavor with just a touch of heat.
• green pepper & fresh garlic: These aromatics build layers of savory flavor as they soften and cook down with the meat.
• petite diced tomatoes: Bring bright acidity and texture that balance out the richness of the meat and cheese.
• marinara, spaghetti, or pizza sauce: Forms the flavorful tomato base that gives this soup its classic lasagna taste.
• low sodium beef broth: Thins the soup to the perfect consistency while keeping the sodium level in check.
• shredded mozzarella, grated parmesan, cream cheese: Melt together to create the ultra creamy, cheesy texture lasagna is known for.
• broken lasagna noodles or bowtie noodles: Give the soup its signature lasagna texture without any of the layering or assembly.
• ricotta, additional mozzarella and parmesan: Dolloped on top, these optional toppings add one more indulgent layer of cheesy goodness.

See recipe card for quantities.

🔪How To Make Crock Pot Lasagna Soup

Step 1: Add browned meat, seasonings, pepper, and garlic to bottom of greased slow cooker.

Step 2: Add tomatoes and sauce; slowly pour in broth. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 3 hours.

Step 3: Remove 1 cup of warm broth; mix with room temp cream cheese. Return this mixture to the crock; also add the mozzarella and parmesan; stir.

Step 4: Next add the noodles; stir to coat. Cover and cook on HIGH for 30 additional minutes only. Serve promptly. Optional to top servings with a dollop of ricotta, more mozzarella, and parmesan.

For step-by-step instructions, see the printable recipe card below.

Hint: For the best texture, check your pasta right at the 20-minute mark during the final step. Slow cookers can vary in heat, and you want the noodles to be perfectly al dente rather than overcooked.

🌿Healthy Ingredient Substitutions

• Ground Turkey for Beef or Sausage: Swapping in lean ground turkey cuts back on saturated fat while still delivering a hearty, savory base for the soup.
• Low-Fat Ricotta and Mozzarella: Using low-fat versions of ricotta and mozzarella keeps that classic creamy, cheesy texture with less saturated fat and fewer calories.
• Whole Wheat Noodles: Substituting traditional noodles with whole wheat pasta adds extra fiber and nutrients.

📖Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe Variations

• Vegetarian Lasagna Soup: Skip the meat and load up on extra veggies like mushrooms, zucchini, and spinach (added towards end of cooking time along with the noodles) for a hearty, meat-free version.
• Spicy Lasagna Soup: Add extra crushed red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño for a bolder, spicier kick that heats things up. For even more heat, use spicy marinara, spaghetti, or pizza sauce.
• White Lasagna Soup: Swap the tomato-based broth for a creamy Alfredo or chicken broth base, using chicken instead of beef or sausage for a rich, white lasagna twist.

See my Crock Pot Baked Ziti for another easy, Italian-inspired, slow cooker family favorite!

🍽Essential Equipment Needed

• medium saucepan + meat chopper
• 6 quart slow cooker/crockpot (well greased or lined)
• garlic press
• cutting board + chef's knife
• small bowl + whisk
• cheese grater

🍶Storing Crock Pot Lasagna Soup

To Store: Let the soup cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4-5 days.

To Freeze: Cool the soup completely, then store it in a freezer-safe container or individual serving bags for up to 3 months, leaving room for expansion.

To Reheat: Thaw frozen lasagna soup overnight in the fridge, then reheat on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. If the soup has thickened (very likely because the noodles continue to absorb the broth), stir in a splash of beef broth, sauce, or water to loosen it back to your desired consistency.

🤔What Are The Common Mistakes When Making Lasagna Soup?

• Adding the noodles too early: This is the biggest culprit for mushy pasta! In a slow cooker, always wait until the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking to stir in your noodles.
• Not using enough broth: As the pasta cooks, it acts like a sponge and absorbs a lot of liquid. If you skimp on the broth or sauce, you'll end up with a thick pasta bake instead of a soup.
• Adding dairy at the beginning: Adding ingredients like cream cheese right at the start of slow cooking can cause them to separate or curdle. It's best to stir these in toward the end of the cooking time so they melt beautifully into the broth.
• Forgetting to break the noodles: If you're using traditional lasagna noodles, make sure to break them into bite-sized, 1 to 2-inch pieces before adding them in so they are easy to scoop up with a spoon!

❓Crock Pot Lasagna Soup FAQ

🍲More Crock Pot Soups

Looking for other slow cooker soup recipes like this? Try these, or head over to our Soups and Slow Cooker pages:

🍴What To Serve With Lasagna Soup

These are my favorite dishes, along with garlic bread, to serve with crock pot lasagna soup:

📋Recipe With Step-By-Step Instructions

Crock Pot Lasagna Soup

Kitchen Ready Betty

This Crock Pot Lasagna Soup delivers all the hearty, cheesy flavors of traditional lasagna without any of the hassle. Simmered in a rich and creamy tomato broth with your choice of beef or sausage, it is a cozy, comforting weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Total Time 6 hours hrs 50 minutes mins

Course Main Dishes, Slow Cooker, Soups

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings 8

Calories 405 kcal

Equipment

• 6 quart slow cooker/crockpot (lined or greased)
• medium saucepan
• meat chopper
• chef's knife
• cutting board
• garlic press
• cheese grater
• small bowl or spouted measuring cup
• whisk

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Ingredients

  

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• 1 lb lean ground beef or sausage
• 2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 green bell pepper chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 15 oz petite diced tomatoes use entire contents of can, including juice
• 24 oz marinara, spaghetti, or pizza sauce 2.5 cups
• 1 quart low sodium beef broth 4 cups
• 4 oz reduced fat cream cheese soften to room temperature before using
• 4 oz shredded mozzarella plus more for optional topping
• ½ cup freshly grated parmesan plus more for optional topping
• 12 oz noodles broken lasagna noodles or bowtie (as pictured)
• ricotta cheese optional topping when serving

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Instructions

 

• In a medium saucepan, cook beef or sausage until lightly browned; drain excess fat. Place cooked meat into bottom of greased or lined slow cooker.
• Sprinkle onion powder, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes over meat; add salt and pepper to taste.
• Add chopped pepper and minced garlic.
• Pour in entire contents of diced tomatoes can, along with the marinara, spaghetti, or pizza sauce. Then slowly pour in beef broth.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hrs (preferred) or on HIGH for 3 hrs.
• Remove about 1 cup of warm broth from slow cooker. Whisk this with the softened cream cheese in a small bowl or spouted measuring cup until combined. Then pour this mixture into the slow cooker. Add 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and ½ cup grated parmesan. Stir into broth until it turns pink.
• Next add the dry noodles; stir to coat. Cover and cook on HIGH for 30 additional minutes.
• Serve immediately. Top individual servings with additional mozzarella and parmesan, as well as a dollop of ricotta, if desired.

Notes

For the best texture, check your pasta right at the 20-minute mark during the final step. Slow cookers can vary in heat, and you want the noodles to be perfectly al dente rather than overcooked.

Don't skimp on the sauce and liquids for this crock pot lasagna soup! Follow the instructions and make sure you have adequate levels of liquids for this recipe. Too much causes the broth to be very thin and less flavorful; too little can be drying and the noodles won't cook properly (plus you'll end up with a casserole instead of a soup!).

Let the soup cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4-5 days. Can also be frozen for up to 3 months in proper freezer-safe packaging. See above post for reheating instructions.

Nutrition

Calories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 971mgPotassium: 1015mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 766IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 225mgIron: 4mg

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