Crockpot Lasagna Soup
A hearty and comforting soup that captures all the flavors of traditional lasagna in an easy-to-make crockpot meal.
Equipment
- Crockpot
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 6 lasagna noodles broken into pieces
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
For Serving (Optional)
- extra Parmesan cheese for garnish
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Brown the ground beef, then drain any excess fat and add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the crockpot along with crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
Final Steps
- Stir in the broken lasagna noodles and continue to cook for another 30-45 minutes until the noodles are tender.
- In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh parsley.
- To serve, ladle the soup into bowls, dollop with the ricotta mixture, and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, omit the ground beef and add a can of drained lentils or mushrooms. Adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.