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The Ultimate Easy Crockpot Lasagna Soup (Cheesy & Hearty)

A bowl of rich, red crockpot lasagna soup topped with dollops of ricotta cheese and grated parmesan.
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Make this easy Crockpot Lasagna Soup for a comforting, hearty family meal. You get all the rich flavors of traditional lasagna without the layering work, perfect for busy weeknights.

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 oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half (optional, for creamy version)
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese, divided
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley or basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the ground beef or sausage into your slow cooker. Cook the meat separately on the stovetop until browned, then drain the fat and add the cooked meat to the slow cooker.
  2. Add the marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, basil, garlic powder, pepper, and bay leaf to the slow cooker. Stir the ingredients together.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
  4. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the broken lasagna noodles and the 1 cup of water. Cover and continue cooking until the pasta is tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  5. If you want a creamy lasagna soup, stir in the milk or half-and-half now. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup of the ricotta cheese until it melts into the soup, creating ribbons of cheese.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of the remaining ricotta cheese, a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before you serve this ultimate comfort food recipe.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use Italian sausage instead of ground beef.
  • If you do not break the lasagna noodles small enough, they may stick together. Break them into pieces about 1 to 2 inches long.
  • This recipe is great for set it and forget it meals, but check the pasta near the end of cooking to prevent it from becoming too soft.

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