Description
Warm up your evenings with Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup — a cozy, hearty meal packed with cheesy, savory lasagna flavors made effortlessly in a slow cooker. Perfect for busy nights, this easy lasagna soup recipe is customizable, family-friendly, and irresistibly delicious! Keywords: Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup, easy lasagna soup, cozy soup recipes, cheesy slow cooker meals.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef or sausage
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
4 cups beef broth
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
8 lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or sausage, breaking it up; drain fat and transfer to the slow cooker.
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Sauté onion in the same skillet until translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds; transfer to the slow cooker.
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Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth to the slow cooker; stir well.
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Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Stir in broken lasagna noodles.
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Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
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About 10 minutes before serving, stir in ricotta and mozzarella cheeses until melted.
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Serve hot, with optional toppings like extra cheese or fresh herbs.
Notes
For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
To make it vegetarian, use plant-based meat and vegetable broth.
Gluten-free noodles can be substituted for a gluten-free version.
For extra creaminess, add a splash of heavy cream before serving.