Crockpot Lasagna Soup (Print)
A hearty slow cooker soup with savory beef, tomatoes, noodles and cheeses that delivers classic Italian flavors in every spoonful.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat
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1 lb ground beef
→ Produce
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1 onion, diced
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Fresh basil leaves for garnish
→ Pantry
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4 cups beef broth
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1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Pasta
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8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
→ Dairy
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
# Directions:
01 -
Brown the ground beef in a skillet and drain the excess fat. Transfer the cooked beef to the slow cooker.
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Add diced onion, beef broth, crushed tomatoes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
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Cover and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours until flavors are well combined.
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Stir the broken lasagna noodle pieces into the soup and continue cooking for another 20-30 minutes until the noodles are tender.
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Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top each serving with a dollop of ricotta cheese, a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella, and fresh basil leaves.
# Notes:
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This soup captures all the flavors of traditional lasagna in a hearty, comforting bowl without the layering work.
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For a richer flavor, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of tomato paste to the soup base.