Prepare the Meat and Veggies: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef or sausage, cooking until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté for another 3-5 minutes, until the onion softens.

Transfer to Crockpot: Once the meat and veggies are cooked, transfer them to your crockpot. Add the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, beef or vegetable broth, basil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until evenly combined.

Cook the Soup: Set the crockpot to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together, creating a rich, savory broth.

Add the Pasta: About 30 minutes before serving, break the lasagna noodles into pieces and stir them into the soup. Allow the noodles to cook in the broth until tender.

Serve and Garnish: Once the noodles are soft and the soup is ready, ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with a spoonful of ricotta cheese, a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese, and fresh chopped parsley or basil for garnish.

Enjoy: Serve your Crockpot Lasagna Soup hot, with a side of crusty bread or a simple salad for a complete meal.