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Comforting Crockpot Lasagna Soup

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A cozy, hearty lasagna-inspired soup slow-cooked in a crockpot with Italian sausage, tomatoes, noodles, and melted cheese topping. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or comforting gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed (can substitute turkey or plant-based sausage)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (San Marzano recommended)
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (low sodium recommended)
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces (no pre-cooking needed)
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. Transfer to crockpot with a slotted spoon, leaving excess fat behind unless preferred.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Transfer to crockpot.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth to the crockpot. Stir to combine.
  4. Season with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix well and cover.
  5. Cook on low for 5 hours to let flavors meld.
  6. Stir in broken lasagna noodles, cover, and cook on low for another 30-40 minutes until noodles are tender. Add more broth if soup becomes too thick.
  7. While noodles cook, mix ricotta cheese with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls, dollop ricotta on top, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  9. Optional: Place bowls under broiler for 1-2 minutes to melt and brown cheese, watching carefully to avoid burning.

Notes

[‘Brown the sausage well for deeper flavor and caramelization.’, ‘Add noodles late in cooking to avoid mushy pasta.’, ‘Use fresh herbs near the end for brightness.’, ‘Add broth gradually if noodles soak up too much liquid to maintain soup consistency.’, ‘Mix ricotta cheese with salt and pepper while noodles cook to save time.’, ‘For a cheesy bubbly top, broil the soup briefly before serving.’]

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Keywords: crockpot, lasagna soup, slow cooker, comfort food, easy dinner, cheesy soup, Italian sausage, melted cheese

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