Name: Crockpot Lasagna Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes; 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce; 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning; 2 cups uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into pieces; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; Parmesan cheese for topping; Salt and pepper to taste

Description

A hearty and comforting soup that captures all the flavors of traditional lasagna, perfect for busy days with minimal preparation.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
2 cups uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese for topping
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic until the meat is cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
In the crockpot, combine the cooked beef mixture, crushed tomatoes, broth, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
About 30 minutes before serving, add the broken lasagna noodles to the crockpot.
Once the noodles are tender, stir in the ricotta and half of the mozzarella cheese.
Serve hot, topped with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

Notes

You can substitute ground beef for Italian sausage or add vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition. Adjust the broth for desired soup thickness.