Description
A hearty and comforting slow cooker lasagna soup that combines all the flavors of traditional lasagna in an easy-to-make soup form.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil (optional, for ground turkey)
- 1 pound lean ground beef or ground Italian sausage (use ground turkey for a lightened-up option)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- 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)
- 8 lasagna noodles broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated mozzarella
- ½ cup ricotta
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In large skillet over medium heat, fully cook the ground beef. Drain the excess grease.
- Add the cooked beef to the slow cooker insert, then add the diced onion, minced garlic, broth, marinara, diced tomatoes, dried basil, dried parsley, onion powder, oregano, dried rosemary and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on Low for 6-8 hours or High for 3-4 hours.
- When you have 30 minutes left in the cooking time, stir in the broken lasagna noodles. Cover and continue to cook for 30-45 minutes, until the noodles are done to your liking. Thirty minutes on high was perfect for us.
- At the end of cooking time, stir in the balsamic vinegar and grated parmesan and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately topped with mozzarella, ricotta cheese and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley.
- Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator and eat within 4 days.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey instead of beef or sausage.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Fresh herbs can be used instead of dried for a brighter flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian