Description
This Crockpot White Lasagna Soup takes everything you love about creamy white lasagna and turns it into a cozy, bowl-ready meal. With tender lasagna noodles, rich Italian sausage, melty cheese, and spinach simmered low and slow, it’s the kind of comforting dinner that feels special but is incredibly easy to make. Perfect for chilly nights or whenever you’re craving cheesy comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: extra mozzarella or Parmesan, fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain off any excess fat.
- Transfer the cooked sausage to the crockpot. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic directly into the crockpot.
- Pour in the chicken broth, then add the ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, diced tomatoes with their juices, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to combine and distribute the ricotta throughout the broth.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the flavors are well developed and the onions are tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the broken lasagna noodles, making sure they are submerged in the liquid. Cover and cook on HIGH for 20–30 minutes, or until the noodles are tender but not mushy.
- Once the noodles are cooked, stir in the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan until melted, smooth, and creamy. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with additional cheese and fresh basil or parsley, if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- If your soup becomes too thick after adding the noodles and cheese, stir in a bit more chicken broth or water until it reaches your desired consistency.
- For a smoother, more blended texture, you can whisk the ricotta with a cup of warm broth before adding it to the crockpot.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or omitting the red pepper flakes based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Slow cooker / Crockpot
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 1/6 of the recipe)
- Calories: 350 kcal (approximate per serving)
- Sugar: 5 g (approximate)
- Sodium: 900 mg (approximate, will vary by broth and sausage)
- Fat: 20 g (approximate)
- Saturated Fat: 9 g (approximate)
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g (approximate)
- Trans Fat: 0 g (approximate)
- Carbohydrates: 22 g (approximate)
- Fiber: 2 g (approximate)
- Protein: 22 g (approximate)
- Cholesterol: 70 mg (approximate)
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