One-Pot Lasagna Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 1 lb ground beef
• salt (to taste, for seasoning the soup)
• pepper (to taste, for seasoning the soup)
• garlic powder (to taste)
• onion powder (to taste)
• crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
• oregano (to taste)
• Italian seasoning (to taste)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
• 0.5 box lasagna noodles (broken into pieces; the source does not specify the box size)
• 24 oz marinara sauce (1 jar)
• 32 oz beef broth (1 carton)
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 15 oz ricotta (1 container)
• 0.5 cup mozzarella (for the ricotta topping)
• 0.25 cup Parmesan (for the ricotta topping)
• parsley (to taste, for the ricotta topping)
• salt (to taste, for the ricotta topping)
• pepper (to taste, for the ricotta topping)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large pot.

2. 2

   Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.

3. 3

   Add the ground beef. Season to taste with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, and Italian seasoning, then cook until the beef is browned.

4. 4

   Stir in the tomato paste and minced garlic. Cook for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the marinara sauce and stir to combine.

6. 6

   Bring the mixture to a light simmer, then add the beef broth. Season again to taste.

7. 7

   Bring the soup to a boil, then add the broken lasagna noodles.

8. 8

   Cover the pot and cook until the noodles are soft and tender.

9. 9

   Stir in the heavy cream, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes.

10. 10

    While the soup simmers, mix together the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper to make the ricotta topping.

11. 11

    Serve the soup topped with a scoop of the ricotta mixture.

Notes

The source does not specify exact amounts for the seasonings, parsley, or the size of the lasagna-noodle box; add those ingredients to taste. It also does not specify the noodle cooking time or the temperature of the simmer.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• soup
• one-pot
• Italian-inspired
• weeknight dinner
• comfort food
• fall
• high-protein