Cozy Crock Pot Lasagna Soup Recipe: Comfort in Every Spoonful - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)
• 1 can (28 oz/794 g) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (14.5 oz/411 g) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (6 oz/170 g) tomato paste
• 4 cups (960 ml) beef broth (or chicken broth)
• 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
• 1 cup (240 g) ricotta cheese
• ½ cup (56 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ tsps Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
• 1 ½ cups (360 ml) water (if needed, for extra broth)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)
• Extra shredded mozzarella or Parmesan
• Fresh basil or parsley
• Garlic bread on the side