Description
This Crockpot Lasagna Soup is a comforting and hearty Italian-inspired soup that’s perfect for a cozy dinner. Packed with flavorful ingredients like ground beef, tomatoes, and cheese, this soup is easy to make and sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the meat and vegetables to the crockpot. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, basil, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Cook in Crockpot: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Add Noodles: About 30 minutes before serving, add the broken lasagna noodles and spinach if using. Cover and cook until the noodles are tender.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese together.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top each with a spoonful of the cheese mixture and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey instead of beef.
- Add extra veggies like zucchini or mushrooms if desired.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
