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Crockpot Lasagna Soup Recipe

Crockpot Lasagna Soup Recipe

Love lasagna but hate the layers? This Crockpot Lasagna Soup Recipe fixes that. All the cheesy and meaty flavors in one easy bowl. Learn how to make Crockpot Lasagna Soup in your slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course  Main Dish
Cuisine Fusion (Inspired by Italian-American flavors)
Servings 8
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 4 cups beef or chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 8 lasagna noodles broken into pieces
  • 1 cup water if needed for noodles
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • Fresh basil or parsley chopped

Instructions
 

Brown the Meat

  • Heat skillet over medium. Cook ground beef until browned. About 5-7 minutes. Drain fat. Add diced onion and garlic. Sauté 2 minutes until soft and fragrant. Meaty base ready for crockpot.

Load the Crockpot

  • Dump meat mix into crockpot. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper. Stir well. Everything blends while cooking. No layers needed. Takes 3 minutes max.

Cook the Base

  • Cover crockpot. Set to low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours. Sauce thickens beautifully. Flavors marry. Come home to lasagna perfume filling house. Irresistible!

Add Lasagna Noodles

  • Last 45 minutes of cooking, stir in broken lasagna noodles. Push down into liquid. Add 1 cup water if too thick. Noodles soften perfectly. No mushy mess. Soup transforms.

Prepare Cheese Topping

  • Mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan in bowl. Season with pepper. Set aside. Creamy dollop makes it lasagna magic. Quick prep while soup finishes.

Serve Hot Bowls

  • Ladle soup into bowls. Add big spoonful cheese mix on top. Sprinkle basil. Cheese melts into broth. How to make Crockpot Lasagna Soup tastes like deconstructed lasagna. Dig in!

Notes

  • Break noodles by hand. Smaller pieces cook even.
  • Use half beef, half sausage for extra kick.
  • Fresh garlic shines. Jarred works too.
  • Low and slow best for flavor. High okay for busy days.
  • Vegan: Swap meat for lentils, cheese for cashew cream.
  • Spicy twist: Add red pepper flakes.
  • Gluten-free: Use GF lasagna noodles or pasta.
  • Double batch freezes perfect.
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