Description
Warm up with a bowl of Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup, a comforting dish that brings the beloved flavors of traditional lasagna into a hearty soup form. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this recipe combines ground beef, rich marinara sauce, and melty cheeses for a satisfying meal the whole family will love. With minimal prep involved, simply toss your ingredients into the slow cooker and let it do the work. Enjoy every spoonful as you savor the Italian-inspired goodness, and don’t forget—leftovers taste even better the next day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 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
- 8 lasagna noodles broken into pieces
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Transfer the beef to a slow cooker and add diced onion, minced garlic, chicken or vegetable 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.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in broken lasagna noodles and cook until tender.
- Before serving, mix in balsamic vinegar and grated parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve topped with mozzarella cheese, ricotta, and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (Low)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg