Description
Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup brings Italian comfort straight to your kitchen with layered flavors of classic lasagna in a hearty, comforting soup. Rich marinara, tender pasta, and melted cheese promise a delicious meal you’ll want to savor spoonful by spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 0.5 onion (diced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 28 ounces (794 grams) can of crushed tomatoes
- 14.5 ounces (411 grams) can of petite diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Italian seasoning
Noodles:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) lasagna noodles (broken into bite-sized pieces)
Cheeses:
- 0.5 cup (120 grams) ricotta cheese
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, meticulously crumbling the meat while cooking. Efficiently drain excess fat and transfer the seasoned beef to the slow cooker.
- Incorporate diced onions and bell peppers into the slow cooker, followed by crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, aromatic Italian seasoning, and finely minced garlic. Pour beef broth (32 fluid ounces/946 milliliters) to thoroughly integrate all ingredients.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and allow the mixture to simmer on low temperature for 6-8 hours or on high temperature for 3-4 hours, enabling flavors to harmonize and develop deep, rich complexity.
- Approximately 30 minutes before serving, fragment lasagna noodles (/226 grams) into bite-sized pieces and gently fold them into the simmering soup. Continue cooking on high setting until noodles reach optimal tenderness.
- Meanwhile, craft the luxurious cheese blend by whisking ricotta cheese (/240 grams), grated Parmesan cheese (/50 grams), and shredded mozzarella cheese (/56 grams) in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- After noodles are perfectly cooked, ladle the robust soup into individual serving bowls. Crown each portion with a generous dollop of the creamy cheese mixture and sprinkle freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Customize your soup’s thickness by adjusting broth quantity for perfect consistency.
- Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for healthier alternatives.
- Prepping ingredients night before saves time and enhances flavor development overnight.
- Freeze leftovers in airtight containers up to three months for quick future meals.
- Store cheese mixture separately to prevent soggy texture and maintain fresh taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking, Boiling, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg