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Cozy Crockpot Lasagna Soup Recipe Easy Homemade with Ricotta and Basil

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A warm and comforting lasagna soup made in a crockpot with ricotta cheese and fresh basil, perfect for cozy nights and easy meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 6 lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Brown the meat: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef or Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the meat. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Transfer to crockpot: Pour the browned meat and aromatics into a 6-quart slow cooker.
  4. Add liquids and seasonings: Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken or vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add broken lasagna noodles: Stir the noodles into the crockpot mixture.
  6. Cook: Cover and set the crockpot on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until noodles are tender and flavors meld.
  7. Add ricotta and basil: About 15 minutes before serving, gently stir in ricotta cheese and chopped fresh basil.
  8. Final seasoning check: Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  9. Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

If soup is too thick after cooking, add a splash of broth or water to loosen. If too thin, cook uncovered in the last 30 minutes to reduce liquid. Browning the meat adds better flavor. Add ricotta gently to keep creamy swirls. Fresh basil added at the end preserves brightness. Slow cooker liner recommended for easier cleanup.

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