Crockpot Lasagna Soup
A delicious and comforting soup that combines the flavors of traditional lasagna with the convenience of a slow cooker, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Meat and base ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth Use homemade for richer flavor.
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh to taste basil for garnish
- to taste Salt and pepper
Pasta
- 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces Regular lasagna noodles can be used, broken into smaller pieces.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef or sausage with the chopped onion and minced garlic. Drain excess fat.
- In a crockpot, combine the browned meat mixture, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the broken lasagna noodles to the crockpot.
- Once noodles are cooked, stir in the ricotta cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese.
Serving
- Serve hot, topped with remaining mozzarella and fresh basil.
Notes
This soup pairs well with crusty bread or a simple salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.