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Easy Crockpot Lasagna Soup: Set-It-And-Forget-It Comfort Food

A hearty bowl of crockpot lasagna soup featuring rich broth, meat sauce, pasta pieces, melted cheese, and a dollop of ricotta.
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Make the rich, cheesy flavor of lasagna without the layering work using your slow cooker. This easy Crockpot Lasagna Soup recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and delivers a hearty, family-friendly meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion (optional)
  • 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup water (for ricotta mixture)
  • 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the ground beef or sausage into your slow cooker. Cook on the stovetop or in a skillet until browned, then drain off any excess grease. Return the cooked meat to the slow cooker.
  2. Add the marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chopped onion (if using) to the slow cooker with the meat. Stir everything together well.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours.
  4. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the broken lasagna noodles. Cover and continue cooking until the pasta is tender, about 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. While the pasta cooks, prepare the cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup water, egg, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  6. Once the noodles are cooked, turn the slow cooker to the WARM setting. Stir in 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese until it melts into the soup.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of the ricotta mixture, the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan and fresh basil, if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey or a mix of meats for the ground beef.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, reduce the amount of beef broth slightly.
  • For a creamier result, stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream along with the first cup of mozzarella cheese.

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