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Slow Cooker White Lasagna Soup

A creamy, hearty soup that simplifies traditional lasagna into a delicious, one-pot meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.
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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: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage (sweet or hot, or a mix) Ground sausage, crumbled and cooked
  • 1 large Onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 8 cups Chicken Broth (low sodium preferred)
For the Heartiness
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans (15 ounce), rinsed and drained
  • 1 package Frozen Spinach (10 ounce), thawed and squeezed dry
  • 9 pieces Lasagna Noodles, broken into pieces Break into 2-3 inch pieces
For the Cheesy Flavor
  • 1 container Ricotta Cheese (15 ounce)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Plus more for serving
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Plus more for serving
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional) Adjust based on heat preference
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper
  • for garnish Fresh Parsley, chopped (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumble the Italian sausage and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using), and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Transfer the sausage and onion mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth, then add the rinsed cannellini beans and thawed spinach. Mix everything together.
  3. Add broken lasagna noodles, ensuring they’re submerged in the broth.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until noodles are tender.
Finishing Touch
  1. In the last 30 minutes, stir in the ricotta cheese, heavy cream, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  2. Season with salt and black pepper to taste and serve with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Use no-boil noodles to save time. Prepping sausage and veggies the night before can make dinner even easier.