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Lasagna Soup

A hearty and comforting lasagna soup made with ground beef, Italian sausage, spinach, and three types of cheese, perfect for cold nights.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon 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

  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and sausage until browned. Season with salt and pepper as you cook. Drain grease and remove meat from the pot.
  2. In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, marinara sauce, red pepper flakes, parsley, oregano, and basil. Add chicken broth and return the cooked meat to the pot.
  4. Bring the soup to a boil, then add broken lasagna noodles. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
  5. Add spinach if using and cook until wilted.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and top each serving with a dollop of the cheese mixture and garnish with fresh basil.

Notes

This soup is a great way to enjoy the flavors of lasagna in a comforting bowl. You can substitute ground turkey or pork for the sausage, and add extra vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini for more nutrition. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.

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