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Easy Crockpot Lasagna Soup: Comfort Food Made Simple

A close-up of a white bowl filled with rich crockpot lasagna soup topped generously with melted mozzarella cheese.
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Capture all the rich, cheesy flavor of traditional lasagna in a simple, hearty soup made right in your slow cooker. This dump-and-go recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese, divided
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the ground beef or sausage and chopped onion into a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until the meat is browned and the onion is soft. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Transfer the cooked meat and onion mixture to your slow cooker. Add the minced garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, dried basil, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir everything together well.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
  4. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the broken lasagna noodles and the 1 cup of water. Cover and continue cooking on high until the noodles are tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Once the noodles are cooked, turn off the slow cooker. Stir in half of the ricotta cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of the remaining ricotta cheese, a sprinkle of the remaining mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

  • For a creamier soup, stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream or half-and-half during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
  • You can substitute ground turkey for the beef or sausage for a lighter option.
  • Break the lasagna noodles into smaller, more manageable pieces before adding them to the slow cooker to ensure even cooking.

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