Description
This Crockpot Lasagna Soup combines flavors of ground beef, Italian sausage, and creamy cheeses for a quick, comforting meal perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 ounces bulk mild Italian sausage casings removed
- 1 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 32 ounces low-sodium chicken broth
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 8 lasagna noodles broken into pieces
- 15 ounces ricotta at room temperature
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the ground beef and sausage, cooking without stirring until the liquid evaporates and the meat begins to sizzle. Stir and brown completely, about 7 minutes.
- Add the onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent. If using a sear-and-stew slow cooker, you can brown the meat and cook vegetables directly in the insert.
- Drain excess fat and transfer the meat mixture to the Crockpot.
- Pour in the chicken broth and marinara sauce. Stir to combine.
- Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the broken lasagna noodles. Cook on HIGH until noodles are tender, about 25-30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmigiano-Reggiano until smooth.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top each with a scoop of cheese mixture.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef and sausage with a plant-based alternative.
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables in the soup for extra nutrition.
This soup is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg