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Savory Easy Crockpot Lasagna Soup

A comforting and hearty lasagna soup, combining tender pasta, rich cheeses, and robust flavors, all made effortlessly in a crockpot.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Aromatics
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with turkey or Italian sausage.
  • 1 medium Diced Onion Shallots can be used for a milder flavor.
  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper Green bell pepper can be used as a substitute.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Enhances flavor intensity.
Tomatoes and Broth
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes For a smoother consistency, use tomato sauce.
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes Fresh tomatoes can be a seasonal option.
  • 4 cups Beef Broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
Seasonings and Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Italian Seasoning Opt for fresh herbs for enhanced freshness.
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Cottage cheese can be a lower-fat substitute.
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Other melty cheeses can enhance the dish.
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Provides a robust finish.
Pasta
  • 9 sheets Lasagna Noodles Gluten-free noodles can be used.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat and transfer to crockpot.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté diced onions and red bell pepper until fragrant and onions are translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Transfer to crockpot.
  3. Pour crushed and diced tomatoes into the crockpot and mix well.
  4. Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the mixture and add beef broth. Stir to combine.
  5. Break lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces and add them to the crockpot.
  6. An hour before serving, mix in ricotta cheese until fully combined.
  7. Just before serving, top with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan, allowing it to melt.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or additional cheese if desired.

Notes

For a lighter option, substitute ground beef with turkey and ricotta with cottage cheese. For a vegetarian variant, replace meat with lentils and use vegetable broth.