Description
This Crockpot Lasagna Soup recipe is a comforting and flavorful twist on traditional lasagna, perfect for a cozy family dinner. It’s easy to make in a slow cooker and is packed with Italian seasonings and cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage or ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups chicken or beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Cheese Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage or ground beef in olive oil until browned. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and sauté until softened. Transfer mixture to the crockpot.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the broken lasagna noodles and cook until tender.
- In a small bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and parsley to create the cheese topping.
- Serve the soup hot in bowls, topped with a dollop of the cheese mixture and extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- For added greens, stir in a few cups of fresh spinach during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- You can substitute gluten-free noodles if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1080mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
