Ingredients
– 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
– 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
– 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
– 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 8 ounces uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
– 1 cup ricotta cheese
– 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating the perfect Crockpot Lasagna Soup is a breeze with these simple steps:
1. Brown the Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or Italian sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
2. Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
3. Combine Ingredients: In your crockpot, combine the cooked meat mixture, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
4. Cook: Set the crockpot to high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
5. Add Noodles: About 30 minutes before serving, add the broken lasagna noodles to the soup. Stir to ensure they are submerged in the liquid.
6. Add Cheese: Once the noodles are tender, stir in the ricotta cheese until well mixed. Add the shredded mozzarella cheese on top, cover, and let it melt.
7. Serve: Once the cheese is melted and bubbly, it’s time to serve your delicious soup!
These straightforward instructions will lead you to a comforting and satisfying meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-8 hours
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g