Description
Crockpot Lasagna Soup is a cozy, family-friendly comfort food that delivers all the cheesy, saucy flavors of traditional lasagna without the layers. Made with ground beef, rich tomato broth, tender noodles, and a creamy cheese blend stirred in at the end, this slow cooker recipe is hearty, satisfying, and weeknight-friendly.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
1 cup beef broth
2 Tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Brown beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain fat. Add onion and garlic; cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
Build base: Transfer beef mixture to crockpot. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and tomato paste. Season with basil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours until flavors meld.
Add noodles: Stir in broken lasagna noodles 30 minutes before serving, ensuring they’re submerged.
Cheesy finish: In a small bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Stir into the soup about 10 minutes before serving, letting it melt into the broth.
Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with fresh basil or parsley, and enjoy hot.
Notes
Add more broth or water if the soup thickens too much.
Don’t overcook the noodles—they’ll continue absorbing liquid as they sit.
Swap beef for turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives.
For freezer prep, freeze soup without noodles and add fresh pasta when reheating.
Add red pepper flakes for a little heat or heavy cream for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours (low) or 2–3 hours (high)
- Category: Soup / Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker (Crockpot)
- Cuisine: Italian-American