Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup - Damn Delicious (2024)

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All the best flavors of lasagna made right into a soup! Made so effortlessly right in your crockpot. Simply set and forget! EASY!

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Guys.

It was 40 degrees F in Chicago today! That’s basically t-shirts and shorts weather in Chiberia, no?

Except I kind of got ahead of myself and went outside without a beanie nor gloves. And then my head and hands basically froze. I guess I’m not entirely acclimated to Chicago weather.

That’s okay. I raced home to this lasagna soup and completely warmed up in seconds.

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Thank goodness I left it in the slow cooker, letting it cook low and slow for 7-8 hours. The house smelled like heaven.

I ladled about 2-3 servings right into my bowl, added about 17 dollops of ricotta and inhaled this like nobody’s business. And I took all the crusty garlic bread and sopped up the leftover bits.

So if Chicago wants to stay this cold, bring it on. I think I could get on board. But only if there’s lasagna soup in my crockpot.

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Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

Yield: 6 - 8 servings

Prep: 20 minutes minutes

Cook: 8 hours hours 40 minutes minutes

Total: 9 hours hours

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All the best flavors of lasagna made right into a soup! Made so effortlessly right in your crockpot. Simply set and forget! EASY!

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ pound lean ground beef
  • ½ pound Italian sausage, casing removed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium sweet onion, diced
  • 2 15-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 15-ounce can petite diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups beef stock
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked campanelle pasta
  • ½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and sausage, and cook until browned, about 5-8 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef and sausage as it cooks; drain excess fat.

  • Stir in garlic and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

  • Place ground beef mixture into a 6-qt slow cooker.Stir in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, beef stock, Italian seasoning and basil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

  • Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high heat for 5-6 hours.Uncover and stir in pasta; cover and cook on high heat for an additional 30 minutes, or until tender; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

  • Serve immediately, topped with dollops of ricotta and garnished with parsley, if desired.

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posted on March 11, 2019under entree, slow cooker, soup
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  1. Leia October 4, 2023 @ 3:44 AM Reply

    Do you wait to add uncooked noodles?

    • Rissa Lurky January 3, 2024 @ 1:59 AM Reply

      So I believe it would be at least tender noodles when added it in so you can cut them into as small pieces you want. So I’d cook then until tender and then cut them up into bite size pieces then add them into the sauce mixture. Then with the hour to two hours left it should cook the noodles all the way thru.

  2. Babs May 30, 2023 @ 6:10 AM Reply

    Can I replace Italian sausage with beef? I don’t have it in my country 🙁 Or at least not in my city. Will the cooking time change?

  3. Jacqueline February 26, 2023 @ 12:58 PM Reply

    Any tips on freezing or saving for leftovers? I’m gonna make this (for my 3rd time haha), and just eat up all the noodles, store the rest and cook noodles next time to add to it.

    I saw someone else say to cook separately but wasn’t sure if it was going to be as good that way.

  4. Sheilah Lang January 29, 2023 @ 6:54 PM Reply

    Another fabulous recipe from You, girl!!! You make me look like I can cook! So fantastic, are all your recipes! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!( I will add, I am a food snob, and have been so disappointed with many other recipes from other blogs, but you, never disappoint!)❤❤

  5. Russ December 13, 2022 @ 7:38 PM Reply

    This was really delicious! I actually didn’t have time to start it in the crock pot in the morning, so put it on the stove mid-afternoon and did not drain the meat, leaving all the flavorful fat in there. I added some oregano, thyme and crushed red pepper and bloomed all the herbs and spices in the oily meat before adding any liquid, then cooked mostly covered for about 2 hours, allowing it to reduce and getting the maillard reaction fond on the sides of the pot, which really amped up the flavor.

    The reason for only 4 stars – the directions really should have you cook the pasta separately, if you expect to have leftovers. The reason is, storing cooked noodles in the soup will cause them to soak up lots of the liquid like a sponge, reducing the liquid for reheating, and the noodles will turn to complete mush. Cook them separately and add to each serving bowl, and store separately from the soup in the fridge.

    • Lisa September 27, 2023 @ 7:18 AM Reply

      No one cares what modifications you made to her recipe. The comment section is to say if you liked it or not. Get your own page for your recipes

    • Alexis September 30, 2023 @ 5:00 PM Reply

      You actually used the maillard in a comment section about slow cooker lasagna soup. I have second hand embarrassment for you because you literally have no idea what the word means. LOL. Oh, and the bit about blooming herbs in hamburger/sausage grease? Comedy gold! You are really precious.

  6. Claudia Parker August 30, 2022 @ 4:51 AM Reply

    I had this tonight for a weekday dinner and everyone enjoyed it! With minor prep, this is a perfect meal for a busy family. Don’t skip the ricotta, it is truly the shining star of the dish. Thanks Chungah!

  7. Linda May 5, 2022 @ 10:20 AM Reply

    I have made a lot of soups from this site. This is one of my favorite. It was great, so favorful. Who would of thought? Lasagna Soup??

  8. Eileen February 1, 2022 @ 4:46 PM Reply

    Delicious

    Next time I will cook the noodles and add right before serving

    Can you freeze this soup

  9. Kathleen November 29, 2021 @ 3:22 PM Reply

    Perfect recipe to plop in the crock pot before work on a cold day. The best part is, like chili, the longer it sits the better it gets! Mine is typically on low for about 10 hours and Y’ALL. For real. I serve with mozzarella instead of ricotta, and cook the pasta separately as others here have mentioned. This soup is always in my winter soup menu rotation!

  10. SB November 10, 2021 @ 6:02 PM Reply

    I am using crushed up lasagna noodles for my pasta-I hope this will be okay-making for my office soup fest!

  11. Rebecca McCartney August 25, 2021 @ 5:15 PM Reply

    Just wondering if I only have a 4qt slow cooker, how to best adjust the recipe?

    • sherell September 8, 2021 @ 7:37 PM Reply

      divide by 2/3 rds

  12. Kirsten February 7, 2021 @ 9:51 PM Reply

    This was amazing! Added chili pepper flakes and otherwise followed it exactly and we all went back for seconds and thirds. Will definitely make this again and again.

  13. D.W. February 1, 2021 @ 9:19 AM Reply

    Delicious, but takes way too long if you don’t want to wait all day! Need an instant pot version to significantly reduce the time to cook. Campanelle pasta is virtually impossible to find.

  14. Minnie January 28, 2021 @ 9:17 AM Reply

    If you are thinking about making this lasagna soup just do it you won’t regret it. It was so good following the recipe with a side salad and garlic bread.

  15. Minnie January 28, 2021 @ 9:13 AM Reply

    I followed the recipe for pasta fajioli soup to a t and it was so good. My husband is a very picky eater and Loves Olive Garden Pasta Fajioli soup and said this taste just like it. I am already planning my next batch

  16. Wendy January 8, 2021 @ 2:05 PM Reply

    Damn girl! This was damn delicious! Super easy too. The only thing I did different was cook the noodles separately (Radiatore noodles as that is what I had, and they kind of looked like lasagna) and added them at the last few minutes before serving. The consistency was perfect, even the next day with what little leftovers we had. My teenage son really liked it too, as he does not always like my lasagna as it has crusty edges. This was so good! Thank you!

  17. Tanya Decaire December 12, 2020 @ 6:50 AM Reply

    I love making this it’s a huge hit with my family and friends. I use bow tie noodles

  18. Indhira De la Cruz September 21, 2020 @ 7:05 AM Reply

    It was just amazing! It’s so delicious! I couldn’t find the campanelle pasta, so I used small Fusilli instead. I didn’t add it to the slow cooker because I was afraid that it’d become too mushy, so I added it once the soup was done.

    Thank you so much for sharing!

  19. Tracy Schwartz September 19, 2020 @ 7:41 PM Reply

    I’m rating this before trying it because I have a question. I’m sure it will be awesome based on the other reviews. But what other pasta would you recommend if we can’t find campanelle? Can’t wait to give this a try!

  20. Maria August 19, 2020 @ 7:42 PM Reply

    Can I use this recipe as a freezer meal and stick in the crock pot before work?

  21. Momof4 December 3, 2019 @ 5:55 PM Reply

    Don’t do the pasta in the crock pot. Pasty mess. It was an extra dish, but much better with pasta cooked on stove and then added. Great flavor though. Love your recipes.

  22. Amy October 28, 2019 @ 9:13 AM Reply

    This by far is my most favorite recipe! I have made the majority of your recipes and have your cookbook. Every recipe is always yummy, but this one, was AMAZING! Even my husband, who 100% Italian, went back for seconds. You can also add some hidden veggies in it too! Awesome!

  23. Linda Lamanuzzi October 10, 2019 @ 3:43 PM Reply

    oh my goodness was this ever good!!! I always love to add Romano cheese to Italian dishes and that is what I did to this recipe (after it was cooked). It really made it that much better. This recipe is a keeper for sure! Thank you so much for sharing!!

  24. Sarah May 17, 2019 @ 7:05 AM Reply

    Hi, Wondering how to best adapt this to the instant pot? I’d love to only dirty one dish.

    • Chungah @ Damn Delicious May 17, 2019 @ 7:43 AM Reply

      What a great idea! But unfortunately, without having tried this myself, I cannot answer with certainty. But if you get a chance to try it, please let me know how it turns out! 🙂

    • Gabby November 21, 2019 @ 6:18 PM Reply

      Did you try the instant pot version?

  25. Anna April 23, 2019 @ 1:25 PM Reply

    I’ve made several of your recipes and they are all delicious!!! My husband loves them!
    Some recipes have more of an intense full bodied flavor but I love trying trying new recipes and I can always count on you to make something that’s amazingly delicious!!

    • Jana @ Damn Delicious April 23, 2019 @ 5:57 PM Reply

      We try to switch it up between light recipes and comfort meals – we love that you are liking it so far! Thanks, Anna!

  26. Laureena April 5, 2019 @ 1:27 PM Reply

    This looks amazing!
    I can’t wait to try it (still cold here in Canada)

  27. Luv2Cook April 5, 2019 @ 4:05 AM Reply

    I can’t tell you how good this recipe came out. My family likes corn, so I added a half cup to tof canned corn to the recipe. My friend used this recipe and added a half cup of diced carrots to the recipe. This recipe is so tasty with all the seasonings — and the taste of the Italian sausage made this soup . I have sprinkled with Parmesan or mozzarella cheese on top before I served this dish !!! Yum, yum, yum, !!!!

    • Jana @ Damn Delicious April 5, 2019 @ 12:33 PM Reply

      That sounds so good! I bet the corn added a nice crunch. Thanks for sharing!

  28. Becky Hiller March 26, 2019 @ 6:07 PM Reply

    Loved it!!!! I doubled recipe and pulled some spices from your “stove top” recipe for gas cook-top cooking, but i did use campanella pasta from 1st recipe only 2 cups. The other added ingredients from 2nd similar recipe were pepper flakes, soupbowl topping of mixed italian cheese blend +ricotta. Awesome!!!! Since we had leftovers, I ladeled off pasta to 2nd bowl to refrigerate and to not cause the main soup to become too mushy. The next evening reheated both and added more beef broth…..was wonderful! You could actually just reheat with more broth and add fresh pasta batch. The double recipe was perfect for 4 more large bowls with crusty sourdough and Caesar salad!(6-8 large bowls) 😀 Easy-Peasey lasagna!! Will definitely make again…..perfect for easy company dinner next to a fire!

    • Jana @ Damn Delicious March 26, 2019 @ 7:03 PM Reply

      That’s so great, Becky! Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with us!

  29. Jackie F. March 19, 2019 @ 7:30 PM Reply

    Chunga!!!! This recipe is amazing! I couldn’t find campanelle pasta anywhere so I used cellentani instead and my soup turned out GREAT. This, like so many of your recipes, is a new family favorite.

  30. Anna March 18, 2019 @ 5:59 PM Reply

    So, after 25 minutes the pasta was way overcooked
    Even my husband couldn’t finish it and he eats everything! I only used 4 cups of broth. What did I do wrong?

    • Chungah @ Damn Delicious March 18, 2019 @ 6:40 PM Reply

      I’m so sorry to hear that! Did you use campanelle pasta as directed in the recipe?

  31. Elizabeth March 17, 2019 @ 7:11 PM Reply

    So delicious! I used a little less broth and a little more pasta for a thicker soup. I also substituted chicken sausage because my store didn’t have any pork sausage 🙁 Still turned out amazing— Thank you!

  32. judy March 17, 2019 @ 4:31 PM Reply

    I made a double batch today. Some for dinner now and later. I was a little worried it seemed kind of thin, but after cooking the pasta, perfect just perfect. I made some garlic Texas toast to go with it. Easy dinner done. Again very good, just with there was a way to stop the pasta from absorbing the liquid, as it cools it’s becoming mote like a lasagna chili, no complaints all good!

    • Jana @ Damn Delicious March 18, 2019 @ 11:46 AM Reply

      Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing, Judy! 🙂

  33. Marilyn Lee March 17, 2019 @ 5:22 AM Reply

    Wonderful soup!!! @cantstopcooking

  34. Christina March 13, 2019 @ 4:30 PM Reply

    Can this be adapted for just plain stove top?

    • Chungah @ Damn Delicious March 13, 2019 @ 4:37 PM Reply

      You can try this recipe instead, Christina! 🙂

      https://damndelicious.net/2013/12/14/lasgana-soup/

    • Alana March 16, 2019 @ 4:35 PM Reply

      FWIW, I made this one (I liked the ingredients and ratios) in my Dutch oven on the stove top and it worked out great! I simmered it for less time and used only one carton of stock.

      • Jana @ Damn Delicious March 16, 2019 @ 4:40 PM Reply

        Thank you for your feedback, Alana! That’s great!

  35. Janet O. March 13, 2019 @ 10:37 AM Reply

    This looks delish! Going to make it soon. FYI still cannot print the recipe!

  36. Brooke March 13, 2019 @ 7:28 AM Reply

    The link to print the recipe doesn’t seem to work?

    • Chungah @ Damn Delicious March 13, 2019 @ 10:07 AM Reply

      My apologies, Brooke. We are trying to resolve this issue ASAP. Thank you so much for your patience.

    • MsLindaT March 13, 2019 @ 2:36 PM Reply

      Try emailing the recipe to yourself from the menu options, Then click on link in email and scroll down to PRINT and you will be able to print that way,

  37. Amy March 13, 2019 @ 4:01 AM Reply

    This recipe will not print for me? Anyone else having this problem??

    • Chungah @ Damn Delicious March 13, 2019 @ 10:07 AM Reply

      My apologies, Amy. We are trying to resolve this issue ASAP. Thank you so much for your patience.

  38. Michael A Schaadt March 13, 2019 @ 3:50 AM Reply

    This looks amazing! I am planning to make it for a carry in at church this Sunday. I was wondering what kind of slow cooker that is in the picture? I’ve been looking for one and this one looks nice! Thanks for all your great recipes!!

    • Chungah @ Damn Delicious March 13, 2019 @ 10:15 AM Reply

      I am using Crock-Pot® The Original Slow Cooker. 🙂

  39. Christina Crooks March 12, 2019 @ 6:43 PM Reply

    Question….Is the Italian sausage ground sausage?

    • Chungah @ Damn Delicious March 13, 2019 @ 10:13 AM Reply

      Yes! Once the casing is removed, you can crumble the sausage. 🙂

  40. Kaye March 12, 2019 @ 6:19 PM Reply

    Hi,

    Any suggestions on substituting ground beef and sausage for ground turkey and turkey sausage? I assume I’d also sub beef stock for chicken/turkey stock … are any other changes needed?

    • Chungah @ Damn Delicious March 13, 2019 @ 10:10 AM Reply

      What a great idea! But unfortunately, without having tried these modifications myself, I cannot answer with certainty. But if you get a chance to try it, please let me know how it turns out! 🙂

  41. MsLindaT March 12, 2019 @ 5:49 PM Reply

    Trying not to dirty another pan — can beef, sausage, garlic and onion all be browned in slow cooker if it has sauté capabilities? One less pan to clean.

    • Chungah @ Damn Delicious March 12, 2019 @ 6:02 PM Reply

      Yes, absolutely!

  42. Iram March 12, 2019 @ 3:18 PM Reply

    Hi, congrats on your new move. It’s not easy changing from a place where you’ve had a familiar comfort for so long! I hope you’re happy there! :). Maybe one day you’ll learn how to create a deep dish pizza for us.

  43. Gail March 12, 2019 @ 2:10 PM Reply

    This looks amazing and I’ve been craving lasagna lately. This will do perfectly. There is one little typo, though. I think you mean crushed tomatoes in the directions, not crushed potatoes.

  44. Barb March 12, 2019 @ 1:38 PM Reply

    There is a typo in step #3: says crushed potatoes! I knew you meant tomatoes but some new cooks might not know! Lol
    This looks great! I’ll try it soon. Thank you for your awesome recipes.

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