Crockpot Lasagna Soup
A comforting and flavorful dish that combines all the beloved elements of traditional lasagna into a hearty soup, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Meat and Seasonings
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 pound Ground Sausage
- 2 Onions chopped
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 5 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Sauces and Liquids
- 24 ounce jar Marinara Sauce
- 15 ounce can Diced Tomatoes (with juice)
- 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 4 cups Beef Broth
Noodles and Dairy
- 10 pieces Uncooked Lasagna Noodles broken
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (warmed)
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper additional
- 1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Brown the ground beef and sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat with the chopped onions until thoroughly browned. Drain excess fat.
- Season the meat mixture with salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning.
- Transfer the mixture into the slow cooker and add garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf.
- Pour in the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes (with juice), and tomato paste.
- Add the beef broth and stir well.
Cooking
- Break the uncooked lasagna noodles into smaller pieces and stir them into the pot.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it on low for about six hours or high for three hours.
- When done, remove the bay leaf and check the consistency.
Serving
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, warmed heavy cream, and remaining black pepper until smooth.
- Serve the soup in bowls and add a dollop of the ricotta mixture on top.
- Sprinkle shredded Parmesan and mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Optionally, add a sprinkle of lemon zest before serving.
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Notes
For best results, use high-quality ingredients like marinara sauce and fresh spices. You can also add different vegetables, or alternative proteins according to dietary preferences.