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Ultimate Cheesy Beef Lasagna Soup

Ultimate Cheesy Beef Lasagna Soup
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Experience comfort with our Ultimate Cheesy Beef Lasagna Soup—rich flavors packed into one pot! Try it today for an easy family meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (6-oz) can tomato paste
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 4–6 lasagna noodles (4–6 oz total), broken into 1-2 inch pieces
  • ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half (optional)
  • 5 oz fresh spinach, roughly chopped (or 10 oz frozen, thawed & squeezed dry)
  • 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, plus more for serving
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
  • ½ tsp salt (for ricotta topping)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper (for ricotta topping)
  • Crusty bread or garlic bread (for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat. Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onion and sauté for about 5–7 minutes until soft. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  2. Add tomato paste to the pot and cook while stirring for about 2–3 minutes until it darkens slightly. Pour in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and broth. Stir in Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), bay leaf, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
  3. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for about 20–30 minutes so that the flavors meld together beautifully.
  4. While the soup simmers away, break lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces. In a separate medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese with half a cup each of Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses along with fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper; mix well until smooth.
  5. Remove bay leaf from the soup before increasing heat to bring it back to a gentle boil. Add broken lasagna noodles into the pot and cook for about 8–10 minutes until they are al dente. If using heavy cream, stir it in along with fresh spinach; cook until spinach wilts down nicely. Taste your soup again to adjust seasonings if needed.
  6. Ladle hot soup into individual bowls. Top each serving with a generous dollop of the creamy ricotta mixture followed by an extra sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or basil as desired. Serve immediately alongside crusty bread or garlic bread perfect for dipping!

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