Lasagna Soup
Directions
- 1Brown 1 lb of ground beef with salt and pepper in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- 2Add 1 chopped yellow onion and cook until softened.
- 3Add 3 minced garlic cloves and mix until fragrant.
- 4Add 2 tbsp of tomato paste and cook down, seasoning with 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1 tsp oregano.
- 5Pour in 1 24-ounce jar of tomato sauce and 6 cups of chicken broth along with 2-3 basil leaves.
- 6Bring to a boil before adding lasagna noodles, broken into pieces.
- 7Once the pasta is cooked, stir in 2 cups of fresh spinach and 0.33 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- 8In a separate bowl, mix together 10 ounces of ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, and 0.5 cup of grated parmesan cheese.
- 9Serve the soup with a dollop of the ricotta cheese mixture, fresh basil, parsley, and extra parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 24 ounce jar tomato sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 basil leaves
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 6 cups lasagna noodles
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 0.33 cup mozzarella cheese
- 10 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
Equipment
large pot