Description
Hearty crockpot lasagna soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending classic Italian flavors with modern slow-cooker convenience. Creamy ricotta, melted cheese, and tender pasta create a soul-warming meal that satisfies with each spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Tomato-Based Ingredients:
- 1 (28-ounce/794 grams) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce/425 grams) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15-ounce/425 grams) can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) tomato paste
Aromatic and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
Pasta and Cheese:
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup (240 grams) ricotta cheese
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, thoroughly brown ground beef until crumbled. Eliminate excess fat, then incorporate chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté until onions become translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer beef mixture to crockpot. Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and tomato paste. Season with dried basil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Combine ingredients thoroughly.
- Cover crockpot and cook on low temperature for 4-6 hours or high temperature for 2-3 hours, allowing flavors to meld and develop intense depth.
- Thirty minutes before serving, break lasagna noodles into irregular pieces. Gently submerge noodles into soup, ensuring complete coverage. Allow noodles to cook directly in liquid, absorbing rich surrounding flavors.
- Prepare cheese blend by mixing ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan in a separate bowl. Ten minutes prior to serving, fold cheese mixture into soup, creating a creamy, luxurious texture.
- Once noodles reach desired tenderness and cheese melts completely, carefully ladle soup into serving bowls. Optionally garnish with fresh chopped basil or parsley for enhanced visual appeal and aromatic finish.
Notes
- Perfectly brown the beef by avoiding overcrowding the skillet, which prevents steaming and ensures a rich, caramelized flavor.
- Drain excess fat thoroughly to keep the soup light and prevent a greasy texture that can make the dish feel heavy.
- For a leaner version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles without sacrificing depth of flavor.
- Customize the cheese blend by experimenting with different Italian cheese combinations like provolone or fontina for added complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (on high) or 6 hours (on low)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg