Description
A warm, hearty lasagna-inspired soup made in a crockpot, perfect for busy evenings and chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic. Drain excess fat.
- In a crockpot, combine the browned beef, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 360 minutes or high for 180 minutes.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the broken lasagna noodles.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with some salt and pepper.
- Serve the soup hot, adding a dollop of ricotta cheese and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese on top.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For a healthier twist, use lean ground beef or turkey, whole wheat lasagna noodles, and add fresh vegetables like spinach or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lasagna soup, crockpot recipe, easy dinner