Description
Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup is a comforting dish that brings all the flavors of traditional lasagna into a hearty soup. This easy recipe combines savory ground meat, rich tomato broth, and cheesy goodness to warm your soul on chilly evenings. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish allows you to share delightful moments around the dinner table with minimal effort. Get ready to savor every spoonful of this delicious meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your slow cooker by plugging it in and setting it to low heat.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or sausage. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic in the skillet until onions are translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Transfer the meat mixture to the slow cooker; add diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Add broken lasagna noodles and mix gently.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in ricotta cheese and top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Cover until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg