Best Crockpot Lasagna Soup (Printer-Friendly Version)

Hearty soup with ground beef, tomato sauce, noodles, and cheesy toppings. Rich, comforting, and easy to prepare.

# Ingredients Needed:

→ Main Soup Base

01 - 1 pound lean ground beef (85/15 blend)
02 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
03 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 4 cups beef broth
06 - 24 ounces tomato basil pasta sauce
07 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
08 - 8 ounces uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
09 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

→ Toppings

11 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
12 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
13 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef. Season with half of the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the beef is browned with no remaining pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, until the onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.
03 - Place the cooked beef mixture into the crockpot.
04 - Pour in beef broth, tomato basil pasta sauce, and tomato paste. Sprinkle in the remaining Italian seasoning. Gently stir to fully combine.
05 - Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours. For deeper flavor, extend on LOW up to 6 hours if desired.
06 - Remove the lid and stir in the broken lasagna noodles. Cover again, and cook for 25–35 minutes, until the noodles are al dente.
07 - Taste the soup and add salt or pepper if needed. Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Garnish each serving with a dollop of ricotta, a sprinkle of mozzarella, parmesan, and a touch of chopped parsley or basil. Serve immediately.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Brown beef thoroughly to impart robust flavor before slow cooking.
02 - Add the pasta only during the final cooking stage to maintain proper texture and prevent overcooking.
03 - Monitor broth levels, as pasta will absorb liquid rapidly; add additional hot beef broth as needed when reheating.
04 - Gently stir noodles into broth to prevent clumping.

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