Description
A hearty and creamy Crock Pot White Lasagna Soup that combines Italian sausage, tender lasagna noodles, spinach, and a blend of cheeses in a flavorful broth. Perfect for a comforting slow cooker meal that’s easy to prepare and packed with rich Italian-American flavors.
Ingredients
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Meat and Aromatics
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Broth
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (10-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pasta and Vegetables
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 2 cups baby spinach
Cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage and Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground Italian sausage and diced onion until the sausage is browned and the onion is soft, about 5–7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute to release its aroma. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Transfer the cooked sausage mixture to the slow cooker. Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, condensed cream of chicken soup, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Stir everything well to combine all the flavors.
- Slow Cook the Soup: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6–7 hours or alternatively on high for 3–4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together and the soup to develop a rich base.
- Add Noodles Partway Through Cooking: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the broken lasagna noodles. Turn the cooker to high heat and continue cooking until the noodles become tender, approximately 30 minutes.
- Finish with Cream, Spinach, and Cheese: Stir in the heavy cream, baby spinach, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for an additional 5–10 minutes until the cheese has melted and the spinach has wilted perfectly into the soup.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired, delivering a comforting and cheesy Italian-inspired soup experience.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, replace the Italian sausage with a meatless sausage alternative and use condensed cream of mushroom soup instead of cream of chicken soup.
- Enhance richness by stirring in a spoonful of ricotta cheese just before serving for an extra creamy texture.
- Leftovers will thicken as they sit; thin the soup with extra chicken broth when reheating to reach your desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
