Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Main Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet and drain off any excess grease.
- Transfer the browned beef to a 6-quart crock pot.
- Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, crushed tomatoes, and diced tomatoes to the crock pot.
- Stir in the Italian seasonings.
- Pour in the beef broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Remove the lid, then break lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces and stir them directly into the crock pot.
- Cover again and cook on high for 30-45 minutes, or until the noodles are cooked through.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with a tablespoon of ricotta cheese, a handful of mozzarella, and shredded parmesan cheese.
Notes
This soup is perfect for a cozy weeknight meal and can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables or a sprinkle of fresh basil before serving. For best results, ensure noodles are fully submerged when cooking them in the crock pot.
