Description
Hearty Lasagna Soup Delight is a comforting and delicious twist on classic lasagna in a warm and satisfying soup form. Loaded with seasoned ground beef, tender lasagna noodles, a medley of tomatoes, and topped with creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses, this soup is perfect for a cozy meal that delivers all the flavors of traditional lasagna in an easy-to-make slow cooker recipe.
Ingredients
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Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 diced onion
- 1 diced bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Tomatoes and Broth
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) petite diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Pasta and Cheese
- 12 ounces lasagna noodles
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, stirring occasionally. Drain any excess fat to keep the soup from becoming greasy.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Transfer the browned beef into your slow cooker. Add the diced onion, diced bell pepper, crushed tomatoes, petite diced tomatoes, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Pour in the beef broth and stir everything together to combine evenly.
- Cook the Soup Base: Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, allowing flavors to meld and ingredients to soften.
- Add Lasagna Noodles: Break the lasagna noodles into smaller, bite-size pieces and stir them into the slow cooker. Switch the slow cooker to high and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until the noodles are tender but not mushy.
- Serve with Cheese Toppings: Ladle the hearty soup into bowls and top each serving with a spoonful of ricotta cheese and a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheeses while the soup is hot, letting the cheeses melt slightly for extra richness.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef for a leaner option.
- If you don’t have Italian seasoning, use a mix of dried basil, oregano, and thyme.
- Break the noodles into pieces before adding to ensure even cooking in the soup.
- For thicker soup, reduce the broth amount slightly or cook uncovered to let some liquid evaporate.
- Leftovers reheat well and flavors deepen overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (slow cooker low) or 3 to 4 hours (slow cooker high), plus 30 minutes for noodles
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: lasagna soup, slow cooker recipes, hearty soup, Italian comfort food, easy dinner soup
