Description
This hearty Crockpot Lasagna Soup combines all the comforting flavors of classic lasagna into a warm, easy-to-make soup cooked in a slow cooker. Ground beef, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and broken lasagna noodles simmer together for a rich, satisfying meal topped with creamy ricotta and shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Tomatoes and Broth
- 1 can petite diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
- 4 cups beef broth (1 carton)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Pasta and Cheeses
- 12 oz lasagna noodles
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat to reduce greasiness and improve texture.
- Add vegetables and seasoning: Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.
- Transfer to crockpot: Move the cooked beef and vegetables into the crockpot. Pour in the petite diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and sprinkle Italian seasoning. Stir everything together to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the soup to become rich.
- Prepare noodles: Break the lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces. About 20-30 minutes before the end of cooking, add the noodles to the crockpot and stir well to prevent sticking and ensure noodles cook fully in the broth.
- Finish with cheeses: Once the noodles are tender, stir in the ricotta cheese for creaminess. Serve the soup hot, topped with shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheeses for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- To reduce sodium, use low-sodium beef broth and canned tomatoes.
- Brown the beef thoroughly to enhance the soup’s depth of flavor.
- Breaking noodles into bite-sized pieces helps with even cooking and easier eating.
- Cooking times in crockpot may vary depending on the unit; adjust as necessary.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with cooked lentils or crumbled tofu and use vegetable broth.
