Crockpot Lasagna Soup
This Crockpot Lasagna Soup delivers 56g protein and 805 calories per serving—a high-calorie, high-protein option for bulking phases and strength athletes. Quick batch yields 4 hearty servings in one pot, making Italian cuisine compatible with macro tracking. Use this for post-training meals when you need to push total daily calories without cooking multiple dishes.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •90/10 Ground Beef(454g)
- •Yellow Onion(240g)
- •Bell Pepper
- •Garlic(30g)
- •Italian seasoning(10g)
- •½ teaspoon kosher salt
- •½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Red pepper flakes(1g)
- •Pasta Sauce, Marinara, Canned
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(960g)
- •Pasta, Lasagna Noodles, White, Dry(227g)
- •Spinach(720g)
- •Cheese, Ricotta, Whole Milk(240g)
- •Mozzarella Cheese(120g)
Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.
- •Parmesan Cheese(60g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- •Basil, Fresh(60g)
Instructions
- 1In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high. Add the beef, onion, bell pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook, breaking apart the meat, until it is browned outside and the onion is beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. The beef doesn't need to be completely cooked through at this point.
- 2Transfer to a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Add marinara, chicken broth, and Parmesan rind.
- 3Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.
- 4Stir in the lasagna noodles. Recover and cook on LOW until the noodles are tender but not mushy, about 25 to 35 minutes depending upon your slow cooker and the size of your noodle pieces.
- 5Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir together the topping: ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, and 1/4 cup basil.
- 6Uncover the soup and stir in the spinach until it wilts.
- 7To serve, ladle the soup into bowls. Top with a great big dollop of the ricotta mixture and fresh basil.
Nutrition — Per Serving
805
calories
56g
protein
36g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 66g
- Saturated fat
- 15.0g
- Sodium
- 1060 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 7.7g
4 servings per batch · ~788g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Crockpot Lasagna Soup have per serving?
Each serving contains 56g of protein with 805 calories, making this a high-calorie, high-protein option. Fat is 36g and carbs are 66g, positioning this as a calorie-dense meal.
How many servings does Crockpot Lasagna Soup make and is it practical for prep?
This recipe yields 4 servings with quick prep time, so it's best for smaller households or a few days of meal prep rather than a full week. The crockpot method keeps active cooking time minimal.
Is Crockpot Lasagna Soup good for muscle gain?
At 56g protein and 805 calories per serving, this soup works for muscle gain phases where you need to consume a caloric surplus with high protein. The 66g carbs replenish glycogen effectively post-training.
