Crockpot Lasagna Soup (Printer-Friendly)
A comforting lasagna-inspired soup with savory beef, robust tomato, and melty cheese, slow-cooked to cozy perfection.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meat
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1 pound lean ground beef (85/15), excess fat drained
→ Herbs and Seasonings
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, divided
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Vegetables
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1 medium onion, diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
→ Liquids and Sauces
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4 cups beef broth
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24 ounces jarred pasta sauce (e.g., Rao’s Tomato Basil)
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
→ Pasta
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6 ounces dry lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
→ Cheese and Garnish
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Ricotta cheese, for serving
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, for serving
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½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
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Fresh parsley or basil, chopped, for garnish
# Steps to Make This:
01 -
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, season with 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned with a slight pink center, then drain excess fat if needed.
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Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes until onions soften and become translucent. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
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Pour beef broth, jarred pasta sauce, tomato paste, and remaining Italian seasoning into the slow cooker. Stir to combine evenly.
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Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours. Optionally, cook on low for up to 6 hours for convenience.
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Break lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces and stir into the soup. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until noodles are tender.
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Ladle soup into bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and garnish with fresh parsley or basil. Adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes if desired.
# Additional Notes:
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To maintain noodle texture, add them during the final 30 minutes of cooking.
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Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat with extra broth to restore soupiness.