Description
A comforting and hearty soup inspired by lasagna, perfect for gathering around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground meat (Italian sausage, beef, or turkey)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tsp Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent.
- Brown the Meat: Add ground meat to the skillet, cook until browned, and drain excess fat.
- Prepare the Crock Pot: Transfer meat and onions to the Crock Pot and add crushed tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, and dried herbs. Stir well.
- Add the Noodles: Break lasagna noodles and add them to the mixture.
- Cook Slowly: Set the Crock Pot on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Incorporate the Cheeses: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in ricotta and mozzarella cheese.
- Taste and Adjust: Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
For a lighter meal, use ground turkey or vegetarian substitutes. Add more vegetables for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: crock pot, lasagna soup, comfort food, family recipe, easy dinner, slow cooker