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Crock Pot Lasagna Soup

A delicious and easy way to enjoy classic lasagna flavors in a comforting soup, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Can be substituted with ground turkey or sausage.
  • 1 whole onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken or beef broth
  • 2 cups pasta (like macaroni or lasagna noodles, broken into pieces) Any small pasta shape can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Adjust based on personal preference.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded Can switch types for different flavors.
  • for serving Grated Parmesan cheese For garnishing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
  2. Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker. Add crushed tomatoes, broth, pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours.
  2. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the ricotta and mozzarella cheese.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

This soup is best served hot with crusty bread or a side salad. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. For extra flavor, consider adding chopped bell peppers or mushrooms to the beef mixture.