Crockpot Lasagna Soup

 

For some reason I love soups and dishes that have shell pasta. I don't know what it is, but I think they are awesome. I found this recipe on pinterest. It is a perfect fall soup and I have been loving crockpot recipes lately. It seems the more busy we get the more I use them and love them.

Crockpot Lasagna Soup
Source: Family Fresh Meals

1 lb ground beef
3 cups of beef broth
1 cup of water
4-5 cloves of garlic, minced
1 TB dried parsley
1 TB dried basil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1, 28 oz can of diced tomatoes
1, 6oz can of tomato paste
1 cup V8
2 cups uncooked shell pasta
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt
Optional topping- shredded cheese

 First, mix together the can of tomatoes, and tomato paste in crockpot. Next add broth, ground beef, garlic, parsley, basil, onion, V8 and salt/pepper. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours. 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. Sprinkle on shredded cheese if desired. *The ground beef does not need to be browned when you put it in.