Description
Crock Pot Lasagna Soup is a comforting dish that combines all the beloved flavors of traditional lasagna in a warm, hearty soup. Packed with savory ground beef, rich marinara sauce, and layers of gooey cheese, this recipe transforms busy weeknights into delightful family dinners without the fuss. Just set it and forget it in your slow cooker while the flavors meld together beautifully. Ideal for gatherings or cozy nights in, this lasagna soup will surely become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 8 oz uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with chopped onion over medium heat until fully cooked. Add minced garlic during the last minute.
- Transfer the mixture to your crock pot. Stir in marinara sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Add broken lasagna noodles to the pot and stir gently to ensure they are submerged.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours or until pasta is tender.
- About 15 minutes before serving, drop spoonfuls of ricotta cheese into the soup and cover again to let it melt.
- Serve in bowls topped with shredded mozzarella cheese and fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg