Slow Cooker Easy Lasagna Soup

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (19-ounce) pack of mild Italian sausage, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 (24-ounce) jars of marinara sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, divided
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 Parmesan rind, optional
  • 8 cups beef stock
  • 1 box lasagna noodles
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • Basil, to garnish

Directions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add butter and olive oil.
  2. Brown the beef and Italian sausage.
  3. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent.
  4. Add the meat and vegetable mixture to a slow cooker. Add the marinara sauce, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, Parmesan rind (optional), beef stock and noodles. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 7-8 hours.
  5. While cooking mix the ricotta, shredded Parmesan, mozzarella and remaining Italian seasonings and put in the refrigerator. 
  6. Before serving, remove the Parmesan rind, if you added one.
  7. To plate ladle out soup in a bowl, add a dollop of the cheese mixture on top and garnish with basil. 

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