Crockpot Lasagna Soup

1 lb ground beef 
3 cups of beef broth
1/2 cup 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,cottage cheese or ricotta cheese

1. First mix together the can of tomatoes, and tomato paste in crockpot.
2. Next add broth, beef (raw no need to cook it), garlic, parsley, basil, onion, V8 and salt/pepper.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours.
4. When 30 minutes are left of cook time, add in the 1/2 cup of water and noodles. Stir to combine.Turn crockpot onto high!! Put lid back on and continue cooking for 30 minutes or until noodles are tender.

* I got this recipe from familyfreshmeals I have a stovetop lasagna soup that I love but I really love the idea of doing anything in the slow cooker just because its so easy. And this soup did not disappoint it was great and the kids ate it up. I also loved that you don't have to cook the meat before hand. Making it that much more easy to throw in and go.