Weight Watchers Recipe of the Day: Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup {Instant Pot Variation}
I've been on a bit of an Italian food kick recently.
I just can't seem to get enough of it.
So, when I came across this recipe for a lighter version Paula Deen's Tastes Like Lasagna Soup on Spectacled Owl's Roundup of 50 Weight Watchers Recipes for Weight Loss, it went right to the top of my "Recipes to Try" list.
WW Low Calorie Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup
Recipe Notes
I adapted Paula Deen's Sons' Take It Lighter recipe, turning it into an even lighter slow cooker lasagna soup.
The lighter recipe already was much skinnier than Paula's original, with 404 fewer calories and 28 fewer grams of fat.
By using the microwave (affiliate link) and slow cooker, I was able to eliminate the need for additional oil altogether, shaving off about 1 WW Point per serving.
Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup
I also used fewer lasagna noodles and added 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms.
This slow cooker lasagna soup was even more delicious than I had hoped.
So much easier than lasagna, but with all the same delicious flavors, I'll be making this easy lasagna soup again the next time I need an Italian food fix!
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Soup?
According to my calculations, each 1-cup serving has 202 calories and:
4 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
4 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
5 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
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How to Make Instant Pot Lasagna Soup
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- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot (affiliate link)®) and select Saute function. Add sausage and onion to the pot and cooking stirring often and breaking up the sausage, until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, broth, tomato sauce, tomatoes, salt and crushed red pepper and broken lasagna noodles, making sure they are completely submerged in the liquid.
- Close and lock the lid and set vent to "sealing." Set for 3 minutes on High Pressure. (Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the soup to come to pressure.)
- When time is up select "cancel" and do a quick release according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in the basil, mozzarella and Parmesan. Taste and add any additional seasonings, such as salt, pepper, additional crushed red pepper, to suit your tastes.
If you like this lightened up recipe for lasagna soup, be sure to check out my other easy, healthy Weight Watchers friendly crockpot recipes including Easy 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Lasagna, Crock-Pot Hamburger Stew, Slow Cooker Porcupine Meatballs, Slow Cooker Sausage Spaghetti Sauce and Crock Pot Macaroni, Beef & Tomato Soup
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Skinny Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Lasagna Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian turkey or chicken sausage, casings removed
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 green or red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup chopped mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (I used 3 teaspoons jarred)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 to 15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14 to 15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 ounces whole wheat lasagna noodles (about 3 or 4 noodles)
- ½ cup chopped fresh basil
- ½ cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
In the Slow Cooker
- Ideal slow cooker size: 4-Quart.
- Put the the sausage and chopped onion in a microwave safe bowl and microwave, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is no longer pink, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker, breaking up any large pieces of sausage.
- Stir in the bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, broth, tomato sauce, tomatoes, salt and crushed red pepper. Cover and cook on LOW until the sausage and vegetables are tender, 6 to 8 hours.
- Add the broken lasagna noodles, cover and cook on HIGH, until tender, about 30 minutes.
- Turn off the slow cooker and stir in the basil, mozzarella and Parmesan.
In the Instant Pot
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add sausage and onion to the pot and cooking stirring often and breaking up the sausage, until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, broth, tomato sauce, tomatoes, salt and crushed red pepper and broken lasagna noodles, making sure they are completely submerged in the liquid.
- Close and lock the lid and set vent to "sealing." Set for 3 minutes on High Pressure. (Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the soup to come to pressure.
- When time is up select "cancel" and do a quick release according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in the basil, mozzarella and Parmesan. Taste and add any additional seasonings, such as salt, pepper, additional crushed red pepper, to suit your tastes.
Recipe Notes
*PersonalPoints® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
Watch this video to see how easy it is to make your own healthy lasagna soup at home:100 Days of Weight Watchers Freestyle Crock Pot Recipes
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A huge fan of the slow cooker and confessed cookbook addict, when she's not experimenting in the kitchen, you're likely to find Martha on her yoga mat.
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Beth
Love this recipe! Making it for a second time; sharing it with my parents this time!
Bonnie
Could this be made in an instant pot? If so, for how long?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Bonnie, I've updated the instructions to include the Instant Pot. 3 Minutes on High with a Quick Release. Hope this helps. ~Martha
Bonnie
This was sooooo good! My hubby & grandson said it was a keeper!!
Joyce
Another favorite!!!! Will definitely make it again!!!!!
Tracy Monk
I love lasagna soup and can't wait to try it!
Connie
My husband and I both love this lasagna soup. We finished one batch and I'm ready to make another one. Thanks Martha!
Kim
The lasagna soup is so flavorful! My husband, son and I all loved it! I will be sharing this recipe with friends!