Description

All the hearty, cheesy, and comforting flavors of classic lasagna transformed into a cozy, easy slow cooker soup — perfect for busy nights and family dinners!

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

2 tablespoons tomato paste

4 cups beef or vegetable broth

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

8–10 lasagna noodles, broken into small pieces

1/2 cup heavy cream or milk (optional, for creaminess)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Ricotta cheese, for serving

Shredded mozzarella cheese, for serving

Fresh parsley or basil, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through; drain excess fat.

2. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, then stir in minced garlic for about 1 minute.

3. Transfer the cooked meat mixture to the slow cooker.

4. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, broth, Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.

6. About 30-45 minutes before serving, break lasagna noodles into pieces and stir them into the soup.

7. Continue cooking until noodles are tender.

8. (Optional) Stir in heavy cream or milk for extra richness.

9. Ladle soup into bowls and top with a dollop of ricotta, shredded mozzarella, and chopped parsley or basil.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, replace meat with sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, and bell peppers.

Add extra cream or cheese for a richer texture.

Increase red pepper flakes or add hot sauce for more heat.

Stir in spinach or artichokes during the last 30 minutes for added freshness.

Serve in bread bowls or with garlic bread for a hearty meal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Soup
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: lasagna soup, crockpot, slow cooker, comfort food, easy dinner, italian