Description
Hearty Crock Pot Lasagna Soup brings Italian comfort straight to your kitchen with rich layers of pasta, ground beef, and melted cheese. Slow-cooked perfection delivers a quick and satisfying meal that you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef (or Italian sausage)
Tomato Base:
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
Seasonings and Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 ½ cups water (if needed, for extra broth)
Cheese and Garnish:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional)
- Extra shredded mozzarella or Parmesan
- Fresh basil or parsley
- Garlic bread on the side
Instructions
- Brown ground meat with onions in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, ensuring no pink remains. Drain accumulated fat thoroughly.
- Introduce minced garlic to the meat mixture and sauté for an additional minute to release aromatic flavors.
- Transfer the seasoned meat and onion blend into the crock pot, creating the foundational layer of the soup.
- Incorporate crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, and a harmonious blend of Italian seasoning, basil, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes into the crock pot.
- Secure the crock pot lid and allow the ingredients to simmer and meld together on low temperature for 6-7 hours or on high temperature for 3-4 hours.
- Approximately 30 minutes before serving, break lasagna noodles into smaller pieces and gently fold them into the soup, ensuring even distribution.
- Monitor the soup’s consistency, adding extra liquid if it becomes too dense during the final cooking stage.
- Prepare a creamy cheese topping by combining ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a separate mixing bowl.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, generously dolloping the prepared cheese mixture on top.
- Enhance the presentation by garnishing with fresh basil or parsley and serve alongside warm garlic bread for a complete dining experience.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef or turkey for a healthier protein option that reduces overall fat content.
- Break lasagna noodles into smaller pieces to ensure even cooking and easier eating experience in the soup.
- Consider gluten-free lasagna noodles for those with wheat sensitivities, maintaining the delicious flavor profile.
- Swap dairy cheese with plant-based alternatives like nutritional yeast or vegan cheese to create a dairy-free version that’s equally creamy and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg