Description
Hearty crockpot lasagna soup blends Italian comfort with convenient slow-cooking magic. Rich layers of cheese, pasta, and savory meat create a soul-warming meal you’ll crave during chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
- 12 oz lasagna noodles
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 onion (finely diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1 14.5-oz can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked, thoroughly draining excess fat.
- Transfer seasoned meat to a 6-quart crockpot, creating the base for the soup.
- Dice onions and red bell peppers, adding them directly into the crockpot with the browned meat.
- Pour crushed and diced tomatoes over the meat and vegetable mixture, creating a rich tomato foundation.
- Sprinkle minced garlic and Italian seasoning throughout, ensuring even distribution of aromatic flavors.
- Gently pour beef broth into the crockpot, stirring to combine all ingredients seamlessly.
- Cover and slow cook on low temperature for 6-8 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Break lasagna noodles into bite-sized fragments, carefully stirring them into the simmering soup during the final 30-45 minutes of cooking.
- Once noodles are tender, prepare individual servings by ladling soup into bowls.
- Garnish each portion with a dollop of ricotta cheese, followed by a generous sprinkle of mozzarella and parmesan, creating a creamy, cheesy topping.
Notes
- Customize meat options by substituting ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives for diverse dietary preferences.
- Pre-cook lasagna noodles separately to prevent overcooking and maintain ideal pasta texture if concerned about soggy noodles.
- Enhance flavor depth by adding a splash of red wine or balsamic vinegar during initial ingredient mixing for complex taste profile.
- Reduce sodium content by using low-sodium beef broth and controlling additional salt additions during preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 5 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 367 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg