Lightened Lasagna Soup

Name: Lightened-Up Crockpot Lasagna Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 24 oz marinara sauce (I used Rao’s); 2 tsp dried parsley; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; Salt & pepper, to taste; 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth (I used 2 tbsp Better Than Bouillon with 6 cups water); 9 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces; 2 cups fresh spinach; 2 tbsp low-fat ricotta (or try cottage cheese for more protein); 2 tbsp low-fat mozzarella; 1 tbsp fresh parmesan cheese

Crock Pot, Dinners, Meal Prep, Soups

Lightened-Up Crockpot Lasagna Soup

Yield 7

Author Meag

Prep time

15 Min

Cook time

4 Hour

Total time

4 H & 15 M

Fall is here, and that means cozy, comforting meals! This lightened-up lasagna soup is the perfect comfortfood for an easy dinner or meal prep. Pack it in a glass container for a high-protein lunch on the go. 🥣🍂

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
24 oz marinara sauce (I used Rao’s)
2 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
Salt & pepper, to taste
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth (I used 2 tbsp Better Than Bouillon with 6 cups water)
9 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
2 cups fresh spinach

Topping

2 tbsp low-fat ricotta (or try cottage cheese for more protein)
2 tbsp low-fat mozzarella
1 tbsp fresh parmesan cheese

Instructions

Cook the beef: In a skillet, brown the ground beef. Transfer to a crockpot.
Add ingredients: Combine the onion, garlic, tomato paste, marinara sauce, seasonings, and chicken broth (or water with bouillon) in the crockpot. Stir well.
Cook: Set the crockpot to high and cook for 3 hours.
Add noodles & spinach: After 3 hours, add broken lasagna noodles and spinach to the crockpot. Cook for an additional hour.
Serve with cheese: In a small bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan per serving. Form into a small ball and place it on top of each soup serving. Garnish with fresh basil.
Enjoy your cozy lasagna soup! Perfect for meal prep and reheats like a dream.