My whole family loves lasagna. My whole family loves soup. I love cooking in a crockpot. Combine all those things and you have the most amazing soup recipe on the planet.
This recipe is so perfect for those crisp fall days when you’re running around like crazy shuttling everyone to fall sports and activities. Or it’s perfect too if you’re just sitting around watching TV all day. It’s a super versatile soup. And super yummy!
Crockpot Lasagna Soup
Ingredients
1 {28 oz} can of diced tomatoes
1 6oz can of tomato paste
1 lb ground beef
3 cups of beef broth
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup V8 Juice
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups uncooked shell pasta
1 cup of water
Instructions
In a large slow cooker, combine tomatoes and tomato paste. Then add all ingredients except the water and the pasta. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours.
30 minutes before soup is done, add the water and noodles. Stir to combine. Cover and continue cooking until pasta is tender, about more 30 minutes.
Lise says
Do you cook the ground beef before you put it in, or does it cook in the crockpot? Thanks1
Mavis Butterfield says
I have done it both ways actually. Some people do not like to cook raw meat in the crock pot but unless I have leftover taco meat, I will typically toss in a pound of uncooked hamburger in there, crumble it up a bit, stir and then put the lid on and let it cook. I hope that helps.
Diana says
This recipe is the latest induction into my ‘soup recipe hall of fame’. It is a delicious lite version of lasagne, that freezes well in individual portions. I tailored the recipe to my taste with the following modifications:
1. Substituted Italian sausage for the ground beef
2. Substituted a can of crushed/pureed tomatoes because I don’t like tomato chunks
3. Dropped 2 T. of a cheese mixture to the heated bowl of soup (mixture is 2 c. cottage/ricotta cheese, 1 c. shredded mozzarella, and 1/4 c. parmesan)
Harry says
What is V8 juice and what can I sub it with?
Mavis Butterfield says
You can sub regular tomato juice for V-8.
Jeannette says
Could you add cheese to this? What would you recommend?
Mavis Butterfield says
I wouldn’t add it to the pot while it’s cooking but topped with cheese as you serve it would be delicious!!
Katherine says
It’s just Chef Boyardee! I made this and it’s just an 8 hour method to make Chef Boyardee! I’m not thrilled.
Melissa says
Um…no…it is better and fresh! Not all the preservatives and crap that are in a can of Chef Boyardee!
Suzanne Kovach says
Seriously? Utterly unnecessary, uninformed & unpleasant.
Brit says
Yum! This was practically my new favorite dish I have ever made. I melted a lot of cheese on top. And threw in marainara sauce. Amazing!
Nancy says
Hi Mavis
Making this soup right now and my kitchen smells delicious can you smell it at your house?
Love my crockpot!!!
Thxs for sharing
Nancy
Brandyn says
Just made this in my instant pot and substituted a can of tomato sauce for the V8 but it smells amazing and tastes great! Kid Friendly!! Thank you for the recipe!
Amber says
Actually really impressed by this recipe! I used Italian sausage instead and pre cooked noodles and meat! Also added a dollop of ricotta cheese in each bowl. It was delicious!