Description

This Crockpot Lasagna Soup is a hearty and comforting dish packed with all the flavors of traditional lasagna but in soup form. It’s made easy in the slow cooker, perfect for busy days when you want a warm, filling meal without much effort. A family-friendly dish that everyone will love!

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
4 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon sugar
1 bay leaf
8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into smaller pieces
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef (or Italian sausage) with the diced onion and garlic. Drain any excess fat.
Transfer the cooked beef mixture to the crockpot.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, basil, oregano, thyme, sugar, and bay leaf to the crockpot. Stir everything together and season with salt and pepper.
Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours, or on high for 3–4 hours.
About 30 minutes before serving, break the lasagna noodles into pieces and add them to the crockpot. Stir to combine.
Once the noodles are tender, remove the bay leaf and stir in the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and combined.

Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and let it melt befo

Notes

You can make this soup ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. It also freezes well!

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.

You can use a combination of ground beef and Italian sausage for a richer flavor.