Description
Healthy Crockpot Lasagna Soup is a cozy, protein-packed twist on classic lasagna made easy in the slow cooker. With rich tomato broth, tender lasagna noodles, hearty ground beef, and creamy ricotta on top, this comforting soup delivers big Italian flavor without the layering work. Perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef (organic, grass-fed if possible)
½ yellow onion, diced
3 tsp garlic, minced
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
⅓ cup tomato paste
4–5 cups beef broth (depending on desired thickness)
2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt & pepper, to taste
9 oz gluten-free lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
1 cup mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Ricotta cheese, for serving
Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
Brown the Beef:
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef for 2–3 minutes. Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir in diced onion and cook until beef is mostly browned (it will finish cooking in the slow cooker).Build the Soup Base:
Transfer beef mixture to the Crockpot. Add diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, and all dried herbs. Stir well to combine.Slow Cook:
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours.Add Noodles:
At the 5-hour mark, break lasagna noodles into smaller pieces and stir into the soup. Cover and cook for the final hour.Add Cheese:
With 30 minutes remaining, stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and incorporated.Serve:
Ladle into bowls and top with ricotta and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a thicker soup, use 4 cups broth. For a more brothy texture, use 5 cups.
Add noodles near the end to prevent overcooking.
Soup thickens as it cools; add extra broth when reheating if needed.
For meal prep, consider cooking noodles separately if freezing.
Ground turkey may be substituted for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg