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A hearty bowl of Crockpot Lasagna Soup garnished with creamy ricotta, grated Parmesan, and fresh herbs, served with toasted garlic bread.

Easy Crockpot Lasagna Soup: A Comforting One-Pot Meal

A comforting one-pot meal, this Crockpot Lasagna Soup features seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, and lasagna noodles cooked in a savory beef broth. It's finished with a creamy trio of ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses, offering all the flavors of traditional lasagna in a convenient soup form.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 can petite diced tomatoes (14.5 oz can)
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz can)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 4 cups beef broth (1 carton)
  • 12 oz lasagna noodles
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 6 quart crock pot
  • bowls

Method
 

Main Instructions
  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet and drain off any excess grease.
  2. Transfer the browned beef to a 6-quart crock pot.
  3. Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, crushed tomatoes, and diced tomatoes to the crock pot.
  4. Stir in the Italian seasonings.
  5. Pour in the beef broth.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  7. Remove the lid, then break lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces and stir them directly into the crock pot.
  8. Cover again and cook on high for 30-45 minutes, or until the noodles are cooked through.
  9. 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.