Creamy Crockpot Lasagna Soup
A cozy, creamy lasagna-flavored soup made easy in the crockpot, perfect for busy days and comforting meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90/10)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 4 cups low sodium beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (basil, oregano, thyme blend)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 oz lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- A handful fresh basil, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer browned beef, onion, garlic, canned diced tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using) into the crockpot. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours to meld flavors.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in broken lasagna noodles. Cover and continue cooking for 25-30 minutes until noodles are tender but not mushy.
- Turn off the slow cooker. Stir in cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add fresh chopped basil just before serving.
Notes
Brown the beef before adding to crockpot for better flavor. Use small-curd cottage cheese for smooth texture or pulse in blender if needed. Add noodles late to avoid mushiness. Adjust salt gradually due to slow cooking concentration. Add broth or water if soup is too thick. Store soup and noodles separately to prevent mushiness in leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 25
Keywords: crockpot, lasagna soup, creamy soup, comfort food, slow cooker, easy dinner, ground beef, Italian seasoning