Crockpot Lasagna Soup: A Comforting Weeknight Delight!
Crockpot Lasagna Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that combines the flavors of traditional lasagna in a convenient soup form, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the crockpot.
- Add crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and Italian seasoning to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the broken lasagna noodles.
- Once the noodles are cooked, stir in the ricotta cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg