SLOW COOKER LASAGNA SOUP

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 tsp. of garlic, finely chopped
• 1-12 oz. can crushed tomatoes, undrained
• 20 oz. jar of your favorite tomato sauce
• 1-32 oz. carton beef broth
• 2 tsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. each dried thyme and oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 10 lasagna noodles
• 10 oz. fresh spinach
• 1 Tbsp. ricotta per dish, optional
• Mozzarella cheese, grated
• Parmesan cheese, grated

INSTRUCTIONS

• In the multi cooker with the setting on sear add the ground beef and onion and brown and cook the onion until translucent.
• Add the garlic and cook for 2 min. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, herbs, and salt and pepper to taste. Change the setting to simmer, cover and cook for 5-6 hours.
• With about 30 min. left to cook add the lasagna noodles broken up. With 5 min. left add the spinach. Serve in individual bowls topped with a tbsp. of ricotta for each bowl followed by mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Broil until the topping is golden brown and serve.