This lasagna soup delivers all the bold and cheesy flavors of classic lasagna in a warm, comforting bowl. Simmered in a slow cooker, it's packed with tender beef, Italian-seasoned tomatoes, and hearty noodles, finished with dollops of ricotta and gooey melted cheese.
Course Comfort Food, Main Course, Slow Cooker Meals, Soup
Cuisine American, Italian-Inspired
Servings 6
Calories 450kcal
Ingredients
1poundground beef
1/2oniondiced
1bell pepperdiced
1cancrushed tomatoes28 ounces
1canpetite diced tomatoes14.5 ounces
1tspminced garlic
1tbspItalian seasoning
4cupsbeef broth
12ounceslasagna noodlesbroken into smaller pieces
1/2cupricotta cheese
1cupshredded mozzarella cheese
1cupshredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, then drain any excess fat.
Transfer the beef to a slow cooker and add the diced onion, bell pepper, crushed tomatoes, petite diced tomatoes, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning.
Pour in the beef broth and stir to combine all ingredients.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Break the lasagna noodles into smaller pieces and add them to the slow cooker.
Cook on high for another 30 minutes until the noodles are tender.
Serve the soup hot, topped with a dollop of ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.
Notes
For added flavor, try stirring in fresh basil before serving or using spicy Italian sausage instead of ground beef.