Description
Hearty crockpot lasagna soup delivers Italian comfort with layers of rich flavor and cheesy goodness. Simmering slowly, this one-pot marvel brings friends and family together for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef (or Italian sausage)
- 4 cups (946 ml) beef broth
- 1 (28 oz / 794 g) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (6 oz / 170 g) can tomato paste
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup (240 g) ricotta cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Sizzle & Sauté: In a skillet over medium flame, brown ground beef with onions, draining excess fat. Infuse with minced garlic, allowing aromatics to develop for a minute.
- Crockpot Assembly: Transfer seasoned meat mixture into slow cooker. Pour crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, and sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Blend ingredients thoroughly.
- Slow Transformation: Seal crockpot and allow soup to simmer on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, developing rich, complex flavors.
- Pasta Integration: Approximately 30 minutes before serving, introduce broken lasagna noodles, stirring gently. Let pasta become perfectly tender within the robust liquid.
- Creamy Accent Preparation: Whisk ricotta with fresh parsley and a pinch of salt, creating a luxurious garnish with subtle herbaceous notes.
- Final Flourish: Incorporate shredded mozzarella and Parmesan, allowing cheeses to melt seamlessly into the soup, creating a velvety texture.
- Presentation: Ladle steaming soup into serving bowls, crown with a dollop of herbed ricotta mixture, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add lasagna noodles only 30 minutes before serving to avoid overcooking and maintaining perfect texture.
- Substitute ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for dietary preferences and lower fat content.
- Use low-sodium broth and adjust salt manually to manage overall dish saltiness and accommodate health restrictions.
- Let shredded cheese sit for 2-3 minutes after stirring to ensure smooth, complete melting and creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg