Cozy Crockpot Lasagna Soup

This Crockpot Lasagna Soup is the perfect blend of rich tomato sauce, hearty ground meat, tender pasta, and gooey cheese. It’s a cozy and satisfying dish for chilly days or when you crave comfort food with minimal effort.

INGREDIENTS:

For the Soup Base:

1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey/Italian sausage)

1 medium onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

4 cups beef broth (or chicken broth for a lighter option)

1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juices)

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)

Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Pasta:

8–10 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces

1 cup ricotta cheese (for dolloping)

For the Cheesy Topping:

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Garnishes:

Fresh basil, chopped

Crusty bread (optional, for serving)

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Brown the Meat

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until the meat is browned and the onion is softened.

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Drain excess fat and transfer the mixture to your crockpot.

Step 2: Add the Soup Ingredients

To the crockpot, add the beef broth, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

Stir to combine. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.

Step 3: Cook the Noodles

About 30 minutes before serving, add the broken lasagna noodles to the crockpot. Stir to submerge them in the soup.

Cook until the noodles are tender, about 20–30 minutes …