Description
Warm up with a bowl of our Hearty Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup, a comforting dish that captures all the delightful flavors of traditional lasagna. Perfect for busy families or cozy gatherings, this easy-to-make soup is both satisfying and delicious. With minimal prep time, the slow cooker does the work for you while you go about your day. Each spoonful is filled with tender noodles, rich tomato broth, and creamy cheeses that will have everyone asking for seconds. Plus, it’s customizable—feel free to add your favorite vegetables or adjust the spices to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef or ground chicken
- 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, brown the ground beef or chicken over medium heat. Drain any excess grease.
- Transfer cooked meat to the slow cooker and add diced onion, minced garlic, broth, marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, dried herbs, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
- 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 cover until they are tender.
- Before serving, mix in balsamic vinegar and parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot topped with mozzarella, ricotta cheese, and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg