Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tspolive oil
optional, for ground turkey
- 1 lblean ground beef or ground italian sausage
use ground turkey for a lightened-up option
- 1 smallyellow onion
diced
- 5 clovesgarlic
minced
- 4 cchicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 cmarinara sauce
- 15 ozcan diced tomatoes
- 1 tspdried basil
- 1 tspdried parsley
- ½ tsponion powder
- ½ tsporegano
- ¼ tspdried rosemary
- ¼ tspred pepper flakes
optional
- 8lasagna noodles broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tspbalsamic vinegar
- ½ cfreshly grated parmesan
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cgrated mozzarella
- ½ cricotta
- optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- 1
In large skillet over medium heat, fully cook the ground beef. Drain the excess grease.
- 2
Add the cooked beef to the slow cooker insert, then add the diced onion, minced garlic, broth, marinara, diced tomatoes, dried basil, dried parsley, onion powder, oregano, dried rosemary and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on Low for 6-8 hours or High for 3-4 hours.
- 4
When you have 30 minutes left in the cooking time, stir in the broken lasagna noodles. Cover and continue to cook for 30-45 minutes, until the noodles are done to your liking. Thirty minutes on high was perfect for us.
- 5
At the end of cooking time, stir in the balsamic vinegar and grated parmesan and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Serve immediately topped with mozzarella, ricotta cheese and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley. Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator and eat within 4 days.
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About this Recipe
Craving the comforting flavors of classic lasagna without all the fuss of layering? This Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup delivers all that hearty goodness with minimal effort, letting your crock pot do the heavy lifting for a truly satisfying meal.
This recipe transforms a beloved Italian-American classic into an incredibly simple, one-pot meal. By simmering everything in your slow cooker, the robust flavors of ground beef or Italian sausage, marinara, and aromatic herbs meld together beautifully. The three types of cheese—Parmesan, mozzarella, and ricotta—ensure every spoonful is rich and decadent, creating a depth of flavor usually reserved for dishes that take hours of hands-on work.
Each spoonful of this Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup offers a delightful balance of savory meat, tangy marinara, and perfectly tender lasagna noodles broken into bite-sized pieces. You'll discover pockets of creamy ricotta and gooey mozzarella throughout, all tied together with the sharp finish of freshly grated Parmesan. This hearty soup is pure comfort, promising a deeply satisfying experience that tastes like it's been simmering for days, yet only required minimal prep.
Customize this warming soup to your liking. For a lighter touch, opt for ground turkey instead of beef or sausage; the recipe even suggests a little olive oil if you choose this option. You can easily adjust the red pepper flakes to control the heat level, adding a subtle warmth or a more pronounced kick. Feel free to swap chicken broth for vegetable broth to suit your pantry or preferences.
Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a comforting weekend meal, this soup is wonderfully satisfying on its own. Serve it with a generous sprinkle of optional fresh chopped parsley for a pop of color and a side of crusty bread for dipping.