Valentina Ablaev
Each bowl of this crockpot lasagna soup is loaded with comfort and so much flavor. Thanks to simple ingredients and the handy crockpot, this soup comes together easily. We love a classic cheese lasagna, and this lasagna soup has all the iconic flavors of lasagna but with no assembly.
We love our classic lasagna soup, and this crockpot version is perfect for something low-maintenance! If you love other soups with ground beef, be sure to try our easy hamburger soup!
Each bowl of lasagna soup is loaded with juicy ground beef. Ricotta and mozzarella cheese make the rich tomato broth creamy, and the thin lasagna noodles are cooked to tender perfection, making this the perfect easy lasagna soup recipe.
A slow cooker can easily make any traditional soup from scratch. Our slow cooker potato soup or the classic crockpot chicken noodle soup the are the perfect examples of recipes made in a crock pot.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Comforting flavors. Tender meat, cheese, and rich broth make for the perfect comfort meal.
- Simple ingredients. All of these ingredients are so simple that you may already have them in your pantry!
- Easy recipe. Recipes like these are perfect for people of all skill levels.
Ingredients for Crockpot Lasagna Soup
All you need are these simple ingredients to make the most delicious comfort food:
- Lean ground beef – add so much flavor to this soup.
- Seasoning – a combination of salt, pepper, and homemade italian seasoning.
- Crushed tomatoes & canned diced tomatoes – deepen the tomato flavor of this soup. You can also use fresh tomatoes if you’d like!
- Chicken broth – adds richness to the soup, you can also use beef broth.
- Uncooked lasagna noodles – broken into small bite size pieces for easier eating
- Cheese – parmesan cheese adds great flavor.
- Topping – a combination of ricotta cheese, parmesan, and seasoning. You can also top the bowl with fresh basil for an extra kick of flavor.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
- Healthier alternative: Make this soup align with your health needs! Swap out ground beef for ground turkey for a lower-calorie, high-protein lasagna soup.
- Veggies: Add some greens to this soup to make it more healthy and delicious. We love the addition of spinach or kale.
- Spice: Red pepper flakes add a light spice to this delicious soup.
How to Make Crockpot Lasagna Soup:
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef on medium-high heat until no pink remains. Add in a diced onion, seasoning, and the garlic. Transfer to a slow cooker.
2. To the slow cooker, add crushed tomatoes, canned tomatoes, and chicken broth. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4.
3. Add in the lasagna noodles with parmesan cheese, stir, and cook for 30 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
4. In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients. Add some soup to a bowl, finish with the toppings and enjoy!
Add the toppings to the soup bowl directly rather than into the pot of soup! This helps maintain the topping and allows each bowl of soup to be loaded with creamy, cheesy topping.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve this lasagna soup with a side of homemade buttery breadsticks and a fresh garden salad
- Crispy italian bread makes the perfect pairing to this cheesy lasagna soup.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can add italian sausage to the ground beef or replace it entirely!
Yes, you can absolutely opt out of using meat in this recipe.
Yes, you can make this recipe in the instant pot by cooking the soup on high pressure for 30 minutes.
Store & Reheat
- Storage. Leftover lasagna soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
- Reheat. Warm the leftover soup on the stovetop until reheated. The soup will thicken in the fridge, but you can add water when reheating it to achieve desired consistency.
- Freeze. Store the soup for longer by adding it to a freezer-safe container or bag! Store for up to 3 months in the freezer. Reheat: Thaw the soup in the fridge overnight before adding it to the stovetop to reheat.
More Easy Crockpot Recipes
If you enjoyed this crockpot lasagna soup recipe, be sure to try our other popular slow cooker recipes; here are some of our favorites:
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Crockpot Lasagna Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion
- 1 tsp salt divided
- ½ tsp fresh ground pepper divided
- 1 Tbsp italian seasoning
- 4 garlic cloves
- 15 oz crushed tomatoes undrained
- 1 14.5each can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups broth chicken or beef
- 6 oz uncooked lasagna noodles broken into pieces
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
Topping:
- 8 oz ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet. Once hot, add the beef and onion over medium-high heat and saute until the meat is no longer pink.
- Season with ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper and add the garlic, cook another minute. Place into slow cooker.
- Add the remaining ingredients (minus pasta and parmesan cheese and toppings). Cover and cook low 7-8 hours and 3-4 hours on high.
- Add the uncooked pasta pieces and parmesan cheese, stir, and cook for another 30 minutes on high or until the pasta is al dente.
- In a small bowl, stir together the ingredients for the topping.
- To serve, ladle soup into bowls and add a heaping tablespoon of the ricotta topping.
- Serve and enjoy, friends.
Notes
- Storage. Leftover lasagna soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
- Reheat. Warm the leftover soup on the stovetop until reheated. The soup will thicken in the fridge, but you can add water when reheating it to achieve desired consistency.
- Freeze. Store the soup for longer by adding it to a freezer-safe container or bag! Store for up to 3 months in the freezer. Reheat: Thaw the soup in the fridge overnight before adding it to the stovetop to reheat.
