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Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

A hearty and comforting lasagna soup made in a slow cooker, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
  • 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz
  • 4 cups beef broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
Pasta and Cheese
  • 8 oz lasagna noodles broken into pieces
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion and minced garlic until the meat is no longer pink.
  2. Drain excess fat and transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
  2. Stir to combine all ingredients well.
Cook the Soup
  1. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
Add Pasta and Cheese
  1. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the broken lasagna noodles.
  2. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with a little salt and pepper.
  3. Just before serving, stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted.
Serve
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with dollops of ricotta cheese, fresh basil, and parsley.
  2. Enjoy your delicious slow cooker lasagna soup!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to customize the soup by adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.

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