Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup is an easy homemade soup recipe made with ground beef and lasagna noodles in a flavorful creamy tomato broth.
Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup is a hearty soup that cooks itself in the crockpot. Easy to prepare, this homemade soup recipe is packed with the classic flavors of lasagna.
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Lasagna Soup
Lasagna Soup is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
All the flavors of a delicious lasagna casserole come together in Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup, a comforting homemade soup.
Seasoned ground beef is simmered in a flavorful tomato broth with Italian herbs and pasta and finished off with heavy cream and a dollop of ricotta cheese.
Now you can let your slow cooker do the work for you and then enjoy a bowl of rich savory deliciousness.
The best of lasagna and soup combine in the easy soup recipe making this the perfect comfort food.
This deconstructed lasagna in soup form is guaranteed to quickly become a family favorite dinner soup.
This tasty pasta and ground beef soup is a flavorful and hearty meal that's true comfort food.
I like the addition of heavy cream at the end for a soup with a creamier texture. but you don’t have to add it if you prefer a more brothy soup.
And adding a dollop of ricotta and a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella just before serving adds lots of cheesy goodness.
So you can stay with the classic ingredients in the recipe or customize it with your favorite variations.
Any way that you serve it will be amazing and you will enjoy the signature lasagna taste in every spoonful.
Add a crusty garlic bread and a salad and you’re all set!
If you love a good slow cooker soup, be sure to give Mexican Tomato Soup and Mushroom Barley Soup a try too!
And the most popular soup recipe on the blog, Chicken Orzo Soup, is definitely worth making too!
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How to make crock pot lasagna soup
This is a quick overview of how to make this recipe. Scroll down for the full recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below
- Step 1: In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, onion and garlic on the stovetop until the beef is browned and the onion is softened.
- Step 2: Drain any excess fat and transfer the ground meat mixture to your slow cooker.
- Step 3: Add the beef broth, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Step 4: Stir in the lasagna noodles for the last 30 minutes of the cooking time. Cover and cook until the noodles are tender.
- Step 4: Add the heavy cream and stir until blended.
Hint: This is a thick and hearty soup. If you prefer a less thick soup just add one additional cup of beef broth.
Another hint: If you refrigerate any leftovers, the noodles will absorb a lot of the liquid so you will definitely need to add more broth, cream or milk when reheating your soup!
Expert recipe tips
- Reheating - If you store leftover soup in the refrigerator, the lasagna noodles will tend to absorb some or most of the liquid. You will want to add more broth, cream or milk when reheating the soup
- Use Quality Ingredients – Be sure to use a good-quality marinara sauce to elevate the flavor of the soup.
- Break the Lasagna Noodles Evenly - Breaking the lasagna noodles into roughly the same size pieces will ensure even cooking.
- Don’t Overcook the Noodles - Add the noodles at the end of the cooking time and check on the texture after 20 minutes of cooking to prevent them from becoming mushy. I prefer the lasagna noodles to be al dente so 30 minutes of cooking time is good for me.
- Make Ahead – you can cook the ground beef, onion and garlic ahead. Drain off the excess fat and then refrigerate it until you are ready to start cooking in your crockpot.
- Ground Beef - Use lean ground beef or extra-lean ground beef to keep the fat content down
- Fresh Herbs - Add thinly sliced fresh basil or chopped fresh parsley as a garnish
Substitutions
- Ground Beef - Use ground turkey or ground chicken as an alternative for ground beef.
- Sausage Flavor– Add sausage flavor by subbing sausage for half of the ground beef
- Lasagna Noodles - Substitute your favorite pasta shape for the lasagna noodles.
- Chicken Broth – Chicken broth can replace beef broth although it will give the soup a slightly different flavor.
- Garlic - You can use garlic powder in place of fresh garlic cloves
Variations
- Vegetarian - Swap the ground beef for plant-based meat and vegetable broth in place of beef broth for a vegetarian option
- Add Spiciness – For added spicy flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes
- Sausage Lasagna - Use spicy Italian sausage or sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, instead of ground beef.
- Tomato Broth – Omit the heavy cream for a more brothy, less creamy, soup
Equipment
- slow cooker
- nonstick skillet
- wooden spoon
- measuring spoons
- glass measuring cup
Stovetop Directions
You can also make this soup on your stovetop by following these directions:
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, onion and garlic on the stovetop until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the beef broth, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Bring the mixture back to a boil over medium-high heat and add the lasagna noodles. Cook for 12 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
Storage
- Refrigerator - Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth if you need to thin out the soup.
- Freezer - You can also freeze leftover soup in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. I like to freeze single servings in a silicone container. Once the soup is frozen you can remove it from the silicone milk and transfer to a freezer storage bag. Thaw the soup in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
- See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
Ingredients
Easy lasagna soup recipe ingredients:
- Ground Beef - Ground beef is a hearty ingredient that adds richness and a meaty texture to this soup. Beef complements the classic lasagna flavors.
- Onion – Onion adds depth and a subtle hint of natural sweetness as it cooks in the soup.
- Garlic - Minced garlic infuses the soup with its warm, savory aroma and flavor
- Beef Broth - Beef broth adds a savory depth of flavor
- Marinara Sauce - This classic tomato-based sauce adds robust flavor with hints of herbs, garlic, and spices.
- Lasagna Noodles - Broken into smaller pieces, these wide, flat pasta noodles give the soup its lasagna-like texture and absorb the flavors making every spoonful tasty
- Italian Seasoning – Dried Italian seasoning is a blend of fragrant herbs such as oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary and enhances the soup's authentic Italian flavor.
- Heavy Cream – Heavy cream is added at the end of the cooking time adding a luxurious texture and a touch of creaminess. The cream balances the acidity of the tomato flavor.
- Ricotta Cheese - An optional dollop of ricotta cheese will add flavor and a creamy texture
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What to serve with
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Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 12 ounces lasagna noodles broken into pieces, about 13 noodles
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Suggested toppings:
- ricotta cheese
- shredded mozzarella
- fresh basil
- grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion and garilc until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain any excess fat and transfer the mixture to your slow cooker.
- Add the beef broth, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, stirring in the lasagna noodles for the last 30 minutes of the cooking time and cooking until the noodles are tender. I recommend that you check on the texture of the noodles after 20 minutes of cooking to prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Add the heavy cream, stirring until blended. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese or grated Parmesan.
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