Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup: A Cozy Comfort in a Bowl
Craving the flavors of classic lasagna but short on time? Enter Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup! This hearty and comforting soup captures all the flavors of traditional lasagna in an easy-to-make, one-pot meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into small pieces
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and cook until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
Transfer the cooked meat mixture to a slow cooker. Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, beef broth, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the flavors have melded together and the soup is heated through.
About 30 minutes before serving, add the broken lasagna noodles to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and continue cooking until the noodles are tender.
Once the noodles are cooked, ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors of lasagna in soup form!
With its rich tomato broth, tender noodles, and gooey cheese topping, Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup is the ultimate comfort food for any occasion. Make a batch today and let your slow cooker do the work while you relax and enjoy the delicious flavors of this Italian-inspired soup.