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A close-up overhead shot of a cozy bowl of lasagna soup featuring wavy pasta noodles, hearty ground beef, rich tomato broth, and melted cheese topped with fresh green herbs.

Simple Crockpot Lasagna Soup

This simple crockpot lasagna soup delivers all the cozy flavors of classic lasagna with minimal effort. Perfect for busy days and comfort-food cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes canned
  • 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
  • 8 lasagna noodles broken into pieces
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • fresh parsley or basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Crockpot / Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef or turkey until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
  3. Transfer the meat mixture to the crockpot and add salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Add marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, and broth. Stir to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  6. About 30 minutes before serving, add the broken lasagna noodles and cook until tender.
  7. Serve hot topped with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs.

Notes

This soup tastes just like lasagna in a bowl. Leftovers reheat beautifully and make a great next-day lunch.