Description
Warm up with our delicious Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup, a comforting dish that brings all the flavors of traditional lasagna into a cozy, easy-to-make soup. Perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends, this hearty meal features lean ground beef, rich marinara sauce, and a delightful blend of three cheeses. With minimal prep time and the magic of your slow cooker, you can set it and forget it while the flavors meld beautifully. Ideal for family gatherings or meal prep, this recipe guarantees warm bowls of goodness that are even better as leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or turkey)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons olive oil (optional, for ground turkey)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Transfer the cooked beef to the slow cooker and add diced onion, minced garlic, broth, marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, and seasonings. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in broken lasagna noodles.
- Once finished cooking, mix in balsamic vinegar and grated parmesan. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Top each bowl with mozzarella, ricotta cheese, and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg