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Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

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This cozy slow cooker lasagna soup is packed with all the comforting flavors of classic lasagna – ground beef, marinara, tender noodles, and creamy cheese – made easier in your crockpot. With just 15 minutes of hands-on time, it’s a hearty, set-it-and-forget-it dinner the whole family will love!

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 24 ounce jar marinara sauce
  • 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Kosher salt
  • fresh cracked pepper

For Serving:

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • fresh chopped parsley or basil

Instructions

  1. Heat a large saute pan over medium high heat.
  2. Add ground beef and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper. Cook, crumbling it with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.
  3. Add onion and a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes.
  4. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato paste with a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently for about a minute.
  5. Transfer the meat mixture to the slow cooker insert.
  6. Stir in marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, pesto, chicken broth, and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper until well combined.
  7. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-5 hours.
  8. Stir in broken lasagna noodles and cook on high for another 30 minutes or until the noodles are cooked al dente.
  9. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and top with mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, a dollop of ricotta cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes

    • Season moderately with salt and pepper. The ingredient list is simple, so salt and pepper are going to go a long way in boosting all the flavors of the dish. Season to taste after cooking as well.

    • Make this lasagna soup super luxurious by stirring in a 1/4 cup (or more!) of heavy cream.

    • Stir in fresh baby spinach for a pop of color and extra earthy flavor.

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