This Crockpot Lasagna Soup recipe is full of flavor! It has a tomato base, made with Italian sausage, lasagna noodles, and lots of Italian herbs and cheeses. It can also be made in the Instant Pot!
If you love this slow cooker lasagna soup, try this Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Noodle Soup, this Easy Minestrone Soup, or even this One Pot Rigatoni Pasta Bake!
Table of Contents
- Why you’ll love this easy Lasagna Soup recipe:
- See what people are saying
- Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup ingredients:
- How to Make Crockpot Lasagna Soup
- Crockpot Lasagna Soup Variations
- How to make this Lasagna Soup in the Instant Pot:
- Serving Suggestions
- More Soup Recipes to Try
- Crockpot Lasagna Soup (quick & easy!) Recipe
This easy Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup recipe is always a hit here! It’s the perfect comfort food for cold days.
While I love Traditional Lasagna, this easy soup recipe is a great way to prepare dinner for the whole family. You get all the flavors of traditional lasagna without the hassle of layering!
Serve it with Garlic Bread or Homemade Breadsticks for dunking and a side of greens for a winning weeknight meal!
Why you’ll love this easy Lasagna Soup recipe:
- Family favorite: Most kids love lasagna, and I can guarantee they’ll love this deconstructed lasagna, too!
- Perfect for busy weeknights: You can have dinner prepped and ready by the time you get home, so you don’t have to worry about cooking.
See what people are saying
“5 Stars, Made it tonight, BIG hit
Thank you, it’s a keeper” Sandy
Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup ingredients:
- Sausage: Italian sausage with the casings removed. You can use mild or spicy according to your tastes!
- Onion & Garlic: freshly chopped onion and freshly minced garlic are best for adding a great depth of savory flavor to this soup.
- Seasonings: a mix of Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper
- Broth: I always use a low-sodium chicken broth to better control the salt content of the dish. You can use a beef broth if you have it on hand instead.
- Tomatoes: we’ll be using canned diced tomatoes as well as some tomato pasta sauce for a rich tomato flavor.
- Pasta: use short pasta or broken lasagna noodles for this soup.
- Spinach: fresh spinach adds a fresh flavor and extra nutrients, so use other greens if you prefer.
- Topping: ricotta, shredded mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs like parsley, basil, or oregano.
How to Make Crockpot Lasagna Soup
This delicious recipe is made with simple ingredients and is so easy to make. Full instructions are included in the recipe card below.
- Cook sausage: Sauté the Italian sausage and onion until browned, then add the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Put in crockpot: Pour into crockpot and add the broth, tomatoes, and pasta sauce.
- Cover and cook: Once it has cooked for several hours, stir in the pasta and let cook to al dente.
- Add spinach and serve: Stir in spinach and serve with cheese and fresh parsley as desired.
Crockpot Lasagna Soup Variations
- Gluten-Free. Substitute the pasta for gluten-free pasta or lasagna noodles: you will want to cook these in a separate pot of boiling water and stir them in at the end, as they tend to disintegrate more quickly.
- Dairy-Free. Use dairy-free or vegan cheese (or omit it altogether).
- Veggies. Use vegetable broth, omit the meat, and add in extra vegetables like sliced zucchini, mushrooms, and bell peppers for a vegetarian lasagna soup.
- Spice it up. Bump up the spice by adding a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes or by choosing spicy Italian sausage
- Low fat. Lower the fat by choosing Italian turkey sausage or another low-fat option.
- Fresh herbs. If you don’t have fresh spinach, simply use some fresh basil instead, or toss in a handful of frozen spinach at the end that has been thawed and squeezed dry.
Is soup better in a slow cooker?
Slow cooking ensures that flavors are matured and fully melded, giving dishes a rich flavor, but it does take a longer time than other methods.
You can also check out my stovetop Lasagna Soup recipe here if you want something a little quicker.
How do I store leftover slow cooker lasagna soup?
If you happen to have leftover lasagna soup, you can store it in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
Keep in mind that the pasta will absorb moisture and become softer as it sits. If you know you will have leftovers, you might prefer to cook the pasta and add it to the soup separately before serving.
Can I freeze lasagna soup?
You can absolutely freeze this lasagna soup for later! Remember that frozen and thawed pasta is softer than when it is freshly cooked.
If you like your pasta with a bite, you can cook the noodles separately and add them in when you want to serve the soup. You can easily freeze any leftovers and add the pasta later if you do this.
How to make this Lasagna Soup in the Instant Pot:
Making this Lasagna Soup in the Instant Pot instead of the Crockpot couldn’t be easier! The best part is that you don’t need a separate pan to cook the meat.
- Cook Italian sausage and onion on saute in the Instant Pot until browned. Stir in the spices and seasonings.
- Turn the Instant Pot off, and add broth. Scrape the bottom to remove any browned bits and stir them in.
- Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, spinach, and noodles.
- Put the lid on, turn the valve to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 3 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then open and serve!
Serving Suggestions
I always serve bread with soups, but there are so many to choose from! Try this amazing Garlic Bread, these Homemade Breadsticks, my super easy No Knead Artisan Bread , or these Whole Wheat Rolls.
Add some more nutrients to your meal with some veggies like these quick and easy Air Fryer Green Beans, these Roasted Carrots, Air Fryer Broccoli, or a mix of Roast Vegetables.
More Soup Recipes to Try
Crockpot Lasagna Soup (quick & easy!)
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 1 lb mild Italian sausage casings removed
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 398 ml canned diced tomatoes Italian style (14oz)
- 1 ½ cups jarred tomato pasta sauce
- 2 cups short pasta or 8 broken lasagna noodles of about 160 grams
- 1½ cups fresh spinach* or sub ⅓ cup frozen, thawed and squeezed dry
- ricotta shredded mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, cook Italian sausage and onion over medium-high heat until sausage is browned, stirring often.
- Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour into a 4-6 quart crockpot.
- Add broth, tomatoes, and pasta sauce. Cover and cook on low for 3-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours (everything is cooked — this is just so it heats through and the flavors come together).
- Turn the slow cooker to high, open the lid, stir in the pasta, and cook for 30 minutes or until tender. (OPTIONAL: you can also cook the pasta separately if you prefer your noodles to stay at al dente).
- Just before serving, stir in spinach. Serve with cheese and fresh parsley as desired.
Notes
- Spinach: Fresh spinach wilts quickly, so we add it at the end. If you’re using frozen spinach, thaw it and squeeze some liquid out of it, then you can add it with the tomato sauce or at the end, shortly before serving.
- Store: Store leftover lasagna soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Freeze this soup in a freezer-safe container or in freezer bags in the freezer for up to 3 months. Fully thaw before reheating, and ensure it is cooked through and piping hot before serving. Frozen and thawed pasta is often softer than when it is freshly cooked. If you like your pasta with a bite, then this may not be the best option for you. If you prefer, you can cook the pasta separately and add them in when you want to serve the soup. You can easily freeze any leftovers and add the pasta later if you do this.
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Tracy B says
This recipe looks delicious. Could I ask what the ingredients in the Italian sausage please? It’s not something that is readily available in the UK but I’d like to see if I can find something similar.
Ashley Fehr says
Hi Tracy! If you do a google search you’ll likely come up with some homemade versions that will give you the spices you need
Becky says
This soup is perfect! Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Becky!
Linda McNamara says
We loved this soup. Made it exactly as your recipe stated. I used TJ’s Autumn Harvest jarred pasta. It was delish. This is a keeper !
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks for sharing Linda!
Sandy says
5 Stars, Made it tonight, BIG hit
Thank you, it’s a keeper
Ashley Fehr says
I’m so glad!
Linia Babin says
Super simple. My family loves this soup. Will make again and again.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks for your review Linia!
Sha says
This is indeed full of flavors! My fam super loves this Crockpot Lasagna soup, so easy, hearty and delicious!
Melissa says
THE most perfect and delicious soup for any day, but especially in the fall. I am in love!! And my whole family loves it too. WIN!
Jessica says
Yuuum!! We had a Christmas party and everyone had to bring a soup. I think this was the hit of the party because it was the first to disappear!
Amanda K says
Excellent! I have a family member who is dairy and peanut free- this soup is something I can make for everyone! Very well-received by all
Sarah says
How long should the noodles cook when using IP?
The Recipe Rebel says
Hi Sarah! You’ll find the detailed instructions for the instant pot in the blog post. Hope you enjoy it!
Clea says
The description says it has ground beef but it’s not in the actual recipe?
Ashley Fehr says
You’re right! It is a typo. The recipe uses Italian sausage alone but you can substitute it for ground beef
LeighAnn says
This was excellent!! Super easy and quenched my lasagna craving with a fraction of the work!
Ashley Fehr says
I’m so glad you liked it!
Caitlin Micciche says
Hi Ashley! I made this soup yesterday, it was the perfect, EASY Sunday meal. My husband was so impressed! It was delicious and made us feel like we were eating lasagna without all the hassle of building a lasagna and having all the noodles stick. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone! We are definitely including it into our normal dinner schedule.
Ashley Fehr says
Thank you Caitlin!
Susan says
Hi Ashley,
We absolutely love this soup. Making it again for about the 6th time. Great cold weather soup
😉👍😊
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Susan!
Brittnee Milewski says
Made this tonight and it was so yummy!!
Ashley Fehr says
I’m so glad you liked it!
Angie says
I made this in the instant pot tonight and it was awesome! Will definitely make again.
Ashley Fehr says
thanks Angie!
Jenny says
Making this right now
The Recipe Rebel says
Enjoy!
Rebecca says
I used hot Italian turkey sausage in my instant pot and it came out better than expected. Thank you!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Rebecca! I’m so glad!
Tamaira says
I made this last night in my Instant Pot and it was delicious! I’m sure it is tasty in the slow cooker but it was soooo simple, super fast and tasty in the IP that I’m sorry to say I likely will never try the original version lol!
Ashley Fehr says
I love that! I definitely need to try it in the Instant Pot!
Debra K Robertson says
I used my instant pot and it was easy and delicious!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Debra!
Steven Evoy says
How long to cook in the insta pot?