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Hearty Beef Lasagna Soup Recipe
Emily

Beef Lasagna Soup

A cozy, hearty soup that tastes like classic beef lasagna — with rich tomato broth, tender lasagna noodles, and a creamy ricotta-Parmesan topping. Perfect for slow cooker comfort food nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 bowls
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1 medium green pepper, diced
  • 2 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 6 cups beef stock or broth
  • 3 tsp dried basil
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 10–12 lasagna noodles, broken into small bite-sized pieces
  • 8 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp basil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet
  • slow cooker (6–7 quart)
  • wooden spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • ladle

Method
 

  1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef with salt and pepper, drain excess fat, and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3 minutes, then add green pepper for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
  3. Transfer browned beef to a slow cooker. Add sautéed vegetables, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
  5. Stir in broken lasagna noodles. Cover and cook on high for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. Meanwhile, prepare cheese topping by mixing ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  7. To serve, ladle hot soup into bowls and top with a spoonful of the cheese mixture. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Notes

Cook noodles just until tender to avoid mushiness. For a stovetop version, simmer everything in a large pot for 45–50 minutes. Add red pepper flakes for a little kick. Garnish with fresh basil for color and extra flavor.