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Easy Crockpot Lasagna Soup

A hearty and comforting soup that captures all the flavors of traditional lasagna, made conveniently in a crockpot.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Base Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or a vegetarian option
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Don’t skip the garlic for best flavor
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes (15 ounces each)
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups pasta (such as rotini or broken lasagna noodles) Cooking time may vary depending on the type of pasta used
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust to taste
Cheesy Ingredients
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese For a creamier texture, blend with a splash of broth before adding
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • to taste Parmesan cheese for serving
  • to taste Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic until the beef is cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
  2. In the crockpot, combine the browned beef mixture, diced tomatoes, beef broth, pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  4. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the ricotta and mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.

Notes

This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days and frozen for about 3 months. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave before serving. For added nutrition, consider adding spinach or zucchini.