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Crockpot Lasagna Soup

A cozy, creamy soup that captures the delicious essence of traditional lasagna, easily prepared in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Vegetables
  • 1.5 lb lean ground beef (I used 96/4)
  • 1 medium onion (200g, diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced) Toasting the garlic amps up the flavor.
Sauces and Seasoning
  • 24 oz can marinara sauce (I used Rao's)
  • 1/3 cup tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt More as needed.
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes Optional, for spice.
Broth and Pasta
  • 5 cups beef broth
  • 8–9 pieces lasagna noodles (broken into small pieces)
Toppings
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (optional) Stir in just before serving.
  • 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese For topping.
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese For topping.
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, but highly recommended for serving)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Brown ground beef and diced onion in a skillet until the beef is fully browned and the onion is softened.
  2. Drain excess grease.
  3. Transfer the mixture to the Crock Pot.
  4. Add marinara sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
  5. Pour in beef broth and stir in minced garlic to form a consistent soup base.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
  2. Remove lid and break lasagna noodles into bite-size pieces over the slow cooker. Stir, cover, and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes or until noodles are tender.
Serving
  1. Stir fresh spinach into the soup just before serving until it wilts.
  2. Top each bowl with a spoonful of ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

This soup lasts about 3-4 days in the fridge. It freezes beautifully for up to 3 months. When reheating, use a pot on the stove or the microwave until heated through. For added nutrition, feel free to add chopped zucchini or bell peppers. Adjust red pepper flakes for spice preference.