Lasagna Soup
7 servings

Lasagna Soup made with ground beef, sausage, spinach and three types of cheese!  The perfect dinner for those cold winter nights!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground Italian sausage
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 recipe homemade marinara sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoons dried basil
  • 7 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 10 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • fresh basil

Directions

  1. 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. 2

    In a large pot heat olive oil over medium heat. Toss in diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in minced garlic and cook for another minute or two.

  3. 3

    Stir in tomato paste, marinara sauce, spices, and broth.Return meat to pot.

  4. 4

    Bring to boil then add lasagna noodles (broken into 4ths) to potand reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until noodlesare tender.Add spinach, if using.

  5. 5

    In a small bowl, stir together mozzarella, Parmesan and ricotta cheeses

  6. 6

    Ladle the hot soup into bowls, and dollop a scoop of the cheese mixture on top. Garnish with fresh basil