Description
Cozy up with this Slow Cooker White Lasagna Soup featuring smoked turkey bacon, creamy plant-based cream cheese, white beans, and fresh spinach. This comforting soup transforms the essence of classic lasagna into a warm, creamy bowl perfect for busy evenings or leisurely weekends.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 oz smoked turkey bacon, sliced into bite-sized strips
- 2 cups cooked white beans (or canned, rinsed and drained)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth (natural)
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs blend (basil, oregano, thyme)
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 4 cups fresh spinach, rinsed
- 4 oz plant-based cream cheese
- 4 oz lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces (wheat-based or plant-based)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and slice smoked turkey bacon into bite-sized strips. Break the lasagna noodles into smaller pieces. Rinse the spinach and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics and Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, lightly sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent. Add the smoked turkey bacon and cook until it releases a smoky aroma, about 3-4 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Transfer the sautéed onions, garlic, and bacon into the slow cooker. Add the white beans, chicken broth, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, dried Italian herbs, and natural gelling agent. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Add Noodles and Simmer: Stir in the broken lasagna noodles. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until noodles are tender and flavors meld.
- Finish with Greens and Cream Cheese: In the last 15 minutes of cooking, stir in fresh spinach and plant-based cream cheese. Allow the spinach to wilt and the cream cheese to melt into the soup for a smooth, creamy texture.
Notes
- Pre-soak dried white beans overnight if using dry beans for tenderness.
- Sautéing onion, garlic, and bacon enhances the depth of flavor.
- Add fresh herbs like basil or parsley before serving for brightness.
- Do not overcook noodles to prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Stir gently after adding cream cheese to maintain a smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours (low) or 2 to 3 hours (high)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: white lasagna soup, slow cooker soup, plant-based soup, creamy soup, comfort food, smoked turkey bacon soup, lasagna noodles soup
