Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

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Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

Ingredients

For the Soup Base:

  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
  • 4 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (to balance acidity)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Pasta:

  • 8 lasagna noodles, broken into smaller pieces
  • 1-2 cups water (as needed to adjust soup consistency)

For the Cheesy Topping:

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)