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Lasagna Soup

Lasagna Soup

Savor the essence of lasagna in a bowl with this Lasagna Soup. A perfect blend of ground beef, sausage, and a trio of cheeses, nestled in a rich and flavorful broth, makes it a heartwarming meal for chilly evenings. Ready in under an hour, it's an ideal choice for a fulfilling family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground Italian sausage
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 recipe homemade marinara sauce or 24 ounce marinara sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoons dried basil
  • 7 cups low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 9 lasagna noodles broken into pieces
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves optional,
  • 10 ounces ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • fresh basil for serving

Instructions
 

  • Cooking the Meats: Heat a large pot over medium-high and cook the ground beef and sausage until they're browned. Season with salt and pepper during the cooking process. After cooking, drain any excess grease and set the meat aside.
  • Preparing the Base: In the same pot, add olive oil and heat over medium. Add the chopped onion and cook until it turns soft, which should take about 5 minutes. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for a minute or two.
  • Adding Sauce and Seasonings: Mix in the tomato paste and marinara sauce, followed by red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, dried oregano, and dried basil. Stir everything together thoroughly.
  • Combining Meat and Broth: Put the cooked meat back into the pot. Add in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Adding Noodles and Spinach: Break the lasagna noodles into small pieces and add them to the boiling broth. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the noodles are soft, stirring now and then. If you’re including spinach, add it at this stage.
  • Making the Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta cheeses.
  • Final Steps: Ladle the hot soup into individual bowls. Top each with a spoonful of the cheese mixture and garnish with fresh basil leaves.