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Crockpot Lasagna Soup

Crockpot Lasagna Soup
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A hearty and flavorful Crockpot Lasagna Soup that brings all the deliciousness of lasagna into a comforting soup form. Perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs ground Italian sausage or ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 6 cups beef or chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 12–16 lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk (optional, for creaminess)
  • For Topping:
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground Italian sausage (or beef) and chopped onion over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease. Transfer the meat and onion mixture to a 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker.
  2. Add minced garlic to the slow cooker and stir.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, Italian seasoning, dried basil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  5. About 30-60 minutes before serving (depending on your slow cooker’s heat and noodle type), add the broken lasagna noodles to the soup. Stir well to ensure noodles are submerged.
  6. Continue to cook until noodles are tender. If cooking on HIGH, check around 30 minutes; on LOW, it might take 45-60 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the noodles.
  7. If desired, stir in heavy cream or milk and heat through for 5 minutes.
  8. While the noodles cook, prepare the topping: In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
  9. Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of the ricotta-Parmesan mixture and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  10. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, omit the sausage/beef and use vegetable broth. You can add extra vegetables like mushrooms or spinach.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
  • Ensure noodles are fully submerged in the liquid to cook properly.
  • Do not overcook the noodles as they can become mushy.

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