Description
Slow Cooker White Lasagna Soup is a cozy, creamy, and flavorful dish that combines the comforting tastes of classic lasagna into a warm, hearty soup. Made with smoked turkey bacon, plant-based cheeses, fresh herbs, and a rich blend of seasonings, this slow-cooked soup is perfect for easy, fuss-free meals that satisfy and comfort on chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 6 oz smoked turkey bacon, diced
Cheeses
- 1 cup plant-based cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded plant-based cheese
Liquids & Broth
- 6 cups natural chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Pasta & Carbs
- 2 cups dry pasta sheets, broken into pieces
Herbs & Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
Other
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Aromatics: Start by sautéing chopped onions and garlic in a pan until translucent and fragrant. This releases their natural sweetness and builds a tasty base for your soup.
- Add Smoked Turkey Bacon: Toss in the diced smoked turkey bacon and cook until it is slightly crisped to release a smoky aroma that will infuse the entire dish.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Transfer the sautéed mixture into your slow cooker along with natural chicken broth, plant-based cream cheese, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, fresh basil and oregano, and the natural gelling agent. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
- Add Pasta and Spinach: Add broken dry pasta sheets and fresh spinach on top before closing the slow cooker lid. You may gently stir for even pasta distribution or leave layers for texture contrast.
- Slow Cook Until Perfect: Set the slow cooker on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. During this time, the pasta will soften, flavors will meld, and the soup will develop a luxuriously creamy texture.
- Finish with Plant-Based Cheese: Just before serving, stir in shredded plant-based cheese to melt elegantly into the hot soup, adding a final creamy richness.
Notes
- For best texture, add pasta during the last 1-2 hours of cooking to avoid mushiness.
- Use fresh basil and oregano for elevated flavor rather than dried herbs.
- Adjust the amount of plant-based cream cheese to control soup creaminess to your preference.
- Do not skip sautéing aromatics and turkey bacon to build important depth of flavor.
- If possible, stir the soup midway through cooking to ensure even heat distribution and flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
- Category: Soups
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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