Description
A warm, comforting lasagna soup infused with rich flavors of tomatoes and herbs, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground meat (beef, pork, or turkey)
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) Crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups Beef or vegetable broth
- 8 oz Lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp Oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop onions and mince garlic. Break lasagna noodles into smaller pieces.
- In a skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add ground meat to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Transfer the meat mixture to your slow cooker. Add crushed tomatoes, broth, herbs, and broken pasta. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- In the last 15 minutes of cooking, dollop ricotta and sprinkle mozzarella on top, allowing it to melt into the soup.
- Once cooked, serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
Notes
Adjust liquid levels based on desired soup thickness; you can add more broth if needed. Feel free to add extra vegetables like spinach or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: lasagna soup, slow cooker, cozy soup, Italian, comfort food