Description
Slow Cooker White Lasagna Soup is a comforting and hearty plant-based dish that blends smoky turkey bacon, creamy plant-based cheese, tender broken lasagna noodles, fresh spinach, and aromatic herbs into a rich and velvety soup. Perfect for cozy evenings, this slow-cooked recipe is easy to prepare and delivers warming flavors and a smooth texture with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 slices smoked turkey bacon, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup creamy plant-based cheese
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 6 lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon natural gelling agent (powdered)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Base Ingredients: Chop the smoked turkey bacon into bite-sized pieces and sauté lightly until crisp. Mince the garlic and dice the onion to release their natural aromas.
- Layer the Flavors: Place the sautéed turkey bacon, onion, and garlic into the slow cooker. Add the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), dried Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful broth foundation.
- Add the Noodles and Spinach: Break the lasagna noodles into manageable pieces and add them to the slow cooker. Stir in the fresh spinach leaves so they wilt gently into the warm broth as the soup cooks, adding color and nutrients.
- Mix in Plant-Based Cheese and Natural Gelling Agent: During the final hour of cooking, stir in the creamy plant-based cheese and the natural gelling agent for a rich, velvety texture that blends beautifully. Stir gently to combine.
- Slow Cook to Perfection: Cover the slow cooker and set it on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, allowing flavors to meld and noodles to soften without becoming mushy.
Notes
- Prep smoked turkey bacon by crisping it before adding for deeper flavor and texture.
- Break noodles into small pieces to prevent clumping and assure balanced bites.
- Add plant-based cheese late in the cooking process to preserve creaminess and avoid separation.
- Use fresh herbs when available to enhance and brighten the soup’s flavor.
- Adjust soup thickness by gradually adding more natural gelling agent with frequent stirring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours low or 2-3 hours high
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: slow cooker soup, white lasagna soup, plant-based cheese, turkey bacon soup, creamy soup, easy dinner, cozy soup