Cozy Lasagna Soup

Ingredients

• 1 large Onion (peeled and finely chopped)
• 1 lb Ground Beef (80% lean)
• to taste Salt (seasoning)
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground preferred)
• 2 cups Spaghetti Sauce (store‑bought or homemade)
• 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced Tomatoes (undrained)
• 4 cups Chicken Broth (low‑sodium preferred)
• 2 tablespoons Minced Garlic (jarred or freshly minced)
• 0.25 teaspoon Dried Rosemary (a dash)
• 0.25 teaspoon Dried Parsley Flakes (a dash)
• 0.25 teaspoon Dried Oregano (a little bit)
• 0.25 teaspoon Dried Basil (a little bit)
• 8 oz Ricotta Cheese (soft, room‑temperature)
• 8 oz Lasagna Pasta (broken into bite‑size pieces)
• to taste Mozzarella Cheese (shredded, for topping (optional))

Instructions

1. Chop the Onion

   Peel and finely chop the large onion on a cutting board.

   Time: PT5M

2. Brown Ground Beef with Onion

   Heat a large skillet over medium‑high heat, add the ground beef and chopped onion. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully browned and the onion becomes translucent.

   Time: PT10M

3. Transfer to Crockpot and Add Base Ingredients

   Move the cooked beef and onion mixture into the crockpot. Add spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, minced garlic, rosemary, parsley flakes, oregano, basil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine.

   Time: PT5M

4. Slow‑Cook on High

   Cover the crockpot and set it to the HIGH setting. Cook for 4 hours.

   Time: PT4H

5. Stir Near End of Cooking

   About 30 minutes before the 4‑hour mark, uncover the crockpot and give the soup a good stir.

   Time: PT0M

6. Add Pasta and Ricotta

   Break the lasagna noodles into bite‑size pieces and drop them into the crockpot. Add the 8 oz of ricotta cheese. Stir gently until the ricotta begins to melt into the broth.

   Time: PT5M

7. Finish Cooking Pasta

   Cover and continue to cook for an additional 30–45 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the soup has thickened to your liking.

   Time: PT35M

8. Final Stir and Serve

   Uncover, give the soup one last stir, and ladle into bowls. Top with shredded mozzarella (or Parmesan) if desired.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

720

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

55 g

Fat

30 g

Fiber

5 g