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Crockpot Lasagna Soup

Crockpot Lasagna Soup
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Crockpot Lasagna Soup is a warm, cheesy, and hearty comfort food that combines all the classic flavors of lasagna into a delicious, slow-cooked soup. This easy-to-make recipe features Italian sausage, multiple cheeses, broken lasagna noodles, and rich tomato and beef broth base, perfect for cozy dinners or meal prepping.

Ingredients

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Meat & Aromatics

  • 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Liquids & Tomato Base

  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth

Pasta

  • 6 dry lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces

Cheeses

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Herbs & Spices

  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • Fresh basil for garnish (about 1/4 cup chopped)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the base: Brown the Italian sausage with chopped onion and minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat until the sausage is cooked through and the aromatics are softened and fragrant. This helps build a rich, flavorful meaty base.
  2. Combine ingredients in the crockpot: Transfer the cooked sausage, onion, and garlic mixture to the crockpot. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, and broken lasagna noodles. Stir thoroughly to combine all flavors evenly.
  3. Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours. This allows the noodles to soften and the flavors to meld into a thick, hearty soup reminiscent of traditional lasagna.
  4. Add the cheeses: About 30 minutes before serving, add spoonfuls of ricotta cheese followed by shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese into the crockpot. Stir gently and cover again so the cheeses melt smoothly into the soup.
  5. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped basil or parsley on top for a fresh flavor and appealing color. Serve hot in bowls and enjoy the comfort of lasagna in soup form.

Notes

  • Use quality Italian sausage for the best rich flavor.
  • Break lasagna noodles into pieces and add early, but monitor cooking time to avoid over-soft pasta.
  • Layer cheeses by adding ricotta last to maintain its creamy texture.
  • Adding fresh basil just before serving brightens and balances the soup.
  • If soup is too thick, add extra broth; if too thin, cook uncovered for 15 minutes to reduce.

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Keywords: crockpot, lasagna soup, slow cooker soup, Italian soup, comfort food, easy dinner, cheesy soup, hearty soup

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