A Cozy Crock Pot Lasagna Soup Recipe Bursting with Flavor.
Lasagna in a bowl with half the work? Yes, please! This crock pot lasagan soup packs all the Italian flavors you love without the hassle of layering.
What You’ll Need
Easy Weeknight Crock Pot Lasagna Soup
Crock Pot Lasagna Soup. All the flavors of lasagna without all the work. This soup might be the smartest thing I've ever made 🥄
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
- 1 skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey for a lighter option
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 can 28 oz diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth better flavor than vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 oz lasagna noodles broken into bite-sized pieces (or any pasta)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- Fresh basil for topping skip if you don't have it
Instructions
- Brown your ground beef with the onions in a skillet. Drain the fat - this keeps your soup from getting greasy.
- Dump the meat mixture into your slow cooker. Add garlic, tomatoes, sauce, broth, and all seasonings. Give it a good stir.
- Cover and let it do its thing - 7-8 hours on LOW or 3-4 hours on HIGH if you're in a rush.
- About 30 minutes before you want to eat, stir in the broken lasagna noodles. They'll cook right in the soup.
- Just before serving, stir in the ricotta. It melts into the broth creating a creamy, dreamy texture.
- Ladle into bowls and top with Parmesan and mozzarella. The cheese will melt from the heat of the soup.
Notes
The Story Behind The Soup
While traditional lasagna comes from Italy, lasagna soup is a clever American twist. It takes everything we love about the classic dish but simplifies it for our busy lives. The first time I made this, my kitchen-shy husband asked for seconds – that’s when I knew this recipe was a keeper.
hat To Serve With It
This soup is hearty enough to stand alone, but a simple side of garlic bread makes for perfect dipping. If I’m feeling virtuous, I sometimes add a basic green salad.
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