Best Crockpot Lasagna Soup (Printer-Friendly)
Classic Italian comfort with slow-cooked meat, noodles, cheese, and savory tomato broth. Simple and satisfying.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound lean ground beef (85/15)
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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4 cups beef broth
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24 ounces tomato basil pasta sauce
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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8 ounces uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
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0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
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0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil, plus more for serving
# Steps to Follow:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and season with 0.5 tablespoon Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sauté until just browned, breaking up the meat. Drain excess fat if necessary. Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook until onion is translucent and fragrant.
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Transfer the beef, onion, and garlic mixture to the slow cooker.
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Add beef broth, pasta sauce, tomato paste, and remaining Italian seasoning. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, allowing flavors to meld.
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Remove the lid, stir in broken lasagna noodles, ensuring they are submerged. Cover and continue to cook for about 30 minutes, or until the noodles are al dente.
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Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with a generous spoonful of ricotta, a sprinkle of mozzarella, Parmesan, and a scattering of fresh parsley or basil. Adjust salt, pepper, or add red pepper flakes as desired. Serve immediately, ideally with garlic bread.
# Helpful Hints:
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Add the lasagna noodles only near the end to maintain their structure and prevent mushiness. For best texture upon reheating, add a little extra hot broth to loosen the soup.
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Soups using pantry staples like this can be customized with extra vegetables, herbs, or a blend of meats such as ground turkey or Italian sausage.
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For advance meal prep, consider freezing the soup base without noodles, then add pasta fresh when ready to serve.