Description

This Crock Pot Lasagna Soup delivers all the flavors of classic lasagna in a comforting, easy-to-make soup. With ground beef, tender pasta, rich tomato broth, and three types of cheese, it’s the ultimate comfort food that practically makes itself.

Ingredients

For the Soup Base:

1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
½ onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
4 cups beef broth

For the Pasta:

12 oz lasagna noodles, broken into 1–2 inch pieces

For the Cheese Topping:

½ cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil for garnish (optional but amazing!)

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Instructions

Brown the Ground Beef

Cook the beef in a pan until it’s brown. Drain the grease. This step makes it taste better – don’t skip it.

Transfer to Slow Cooker

Put the beef in your slow cooker.

Add Base Ingredients

Add onion, bell pepper, both tomato cans, garlic, Italian seasoning, and broth. Stir it up.

Slow Cook the Base

Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours. Your house will smell amazing.

Add the Pasta

Break up the lasagna noodles into small pieces. Stir them in during the last 45 minutes. Cook on high until pasta is soft.

Serve and Top

Put in bowls. Top with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan. Add basil if you want.

Notes

Less broth = thicker soup: Use 3½ cups instead of 4

Mix cheeses ahead: Saves time when serving

Add wine: Splash some in with the beef, cook it off

Don’t peek: Every time you lift the lid you lose heat

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours (plus 30-45 minutes for pasta)
Category: Soup
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Italian-American