Description
Hearty slow cooker lasagna soup delivers comfort in a bowl with rich, layered flavors reminiscent of classic Italian cuisine. Pasta, ground beef, and melted cheeses combine deliciously, inviting you to savor each spoonful of this satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 4 cups (946 ml) beef broth
- 28 oz (794 g) can crushed tomatoes
- 14.5 oz (411 g) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 cup (113 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup (120 g) ricotta cheese
- 12 oz (340 g) lasagna noodles (broken into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Italian seasoning
- 0.5 onion (diced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, crumbling thoroughly and draining excess fat before transferring to slow cooker.
- Flavor Foundation: Add onions, bell peppers, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic, and beef broth into slow cooker, mixing ingredients comprehensively to create a robust base.
- Slow Cooking Process: Cover and simmer on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, allowing flavors to meld and intensify, creating a deeply aromatic liquid.
- Noodle Integration: Thirty minutes before serving, break lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces and fold into simmering soup, cooking on high until pasta reaches perfect al dente texture.
- Cheese Topping Preparation: Whisk ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy, creating a luxurious garnish.
- Serving Presentation: Ladle soup into individual bowls, top with prepared cheese mixture, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a sophisticated and appetizing finish.
Notes
- Meat Preparation Tip: Brown ground beef thoroughly to enhance flavor depth and remove excess fat for a cleaner, more refined soup texture.
- Slow Cooking Wisdom: Low and slow cooking method allows ingredients to meld together, creating an intensely rich and complex taste profile that develops over several hours.
- Noodle Precision: Add lasagna noodles only in the last 30 minutes of cooking to prevent overcooking and maintain perfect al dente texture, avoiding mushy pasta.
- Cheese Blend Hack: Mix ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella just before serving to create a creamy, luxurious topping that adds richness and elevates the entire dish’s flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking, Boiling, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg