Crockpot Lasagna Soup

Total Time: 28 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb vegetarian soy crumbles
• 3 cups beef broth or 3 cups vegetable broth, to make vegetarian
• 1 cup water
• 4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1 cup v 8 juice (or any vegetable drink)
• 2 cups uncooked shell pasta
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• shredded cheese, for topping (optional)

Recipe

• 1 1. first mix together the can of tomatoes, and tomato paste in crockpot.
• 2 2. next add broth, beef, garlic, parsley, basil, onion, v8 and salt/pepper.
• 3 3. cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
• 4 4. when 30 minutes are left of cook time, add in the 1 cup of water and noodles. stir to combine. put lid back on and continue cooking for 30 minutes.