Lasagna Soup with Cheese (Print Version)

Savor a warm bowl of lasagna-inspired soup with meat, spinach, broken noodles, and a melty cheese topping.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 0.5 lb lean ground beef
02 - 0.5 lb Italian sausage

→ Produce

03 - 1 yellow onion, diced
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
06 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or dried)
07 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish

→ Pantry

08 - 1 tbsp olive oil
09 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
10 - 24 fl oz marinara sauce
11 - 7 cups low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
12 - 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
13 - 0.5 tsp dried oregano
14 - 1 tsp dried basil
15 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Pasta

16 - 9 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces

→ Cheese

17 - 10 oz ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
18 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
19 - 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and Italian sausage in a large pot until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat and set meat aside.
02 - In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Add tomato paste, marinara sauce, red pepper flakes, parsley, oregano, basil, and chicken broth to the pot. Return cooked meat to the pot and stir to combine.
04 - Bring soup to a boil, add broken lasagna noodles, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender, 10-12 minutes. Add fresh spinach during the last few minutes.
05 - In a bowl, blend ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses until smooth for topping.
06 - Ladle hot soup into bowls, top each with a dollop of cheese mixture, and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Brown meat thoroughly to develop deep flavor and avoid soggy texture.
02 - Do not add noodles until ready to serve or freeze to prevent overcooking.
03 - Toast dried herbs briefly before adding liquids to enhance aroma.

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