Description
Crockpot Lasagna Soup delivers an incredible blend of flavors with its hearty ingredients and creamy cheese topping. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick dinner or comforting meal, appealing to every pasta lover.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 ounces bulk mild Italian sausage
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 32 ounces low-sodium chicken broth
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 15 ounces ricotta, at room temperature
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (approx. 4 ounces), at room temperature
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the ground beef and sausage, cooking until the meat is browned, about 7 minutes.
- Add the onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- Drain any excess fat and transfer the meat mixture to the Crockpot.
- Pour in the chicken broth and marinara sauce, stirring to combine.
- Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the broken lasagna noodles and cook on HIGH until tender, about 25–30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmigiano-Reggiano until smooth.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, topping each serving with a scoop of the cheese mixture.
Notes
You can use a sear-and-stew slow cooker for cooking the meat and vegetables together.
For a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with your favorite vegetables or plant-based protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
