One-Pot Lazy Lasagna Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tbsp oil (For sautéing)
• 1 yellow onion (Small; finely chopped)
• 4 cloves fresh garlic (Minced)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 5 cups chicken broth
• salt (To taste)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For the soup)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
• 1 tsp all-purpose seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.333 cup water (Source states 1/3 cup)
• 5 sheets lasagna sheets (Uncooked; broken before adding to the soup)
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 0.5 cup ricotta cheese (For garnish/cheese mixture)
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (For garnish/cheese mixture)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (For garnish/cheese mixture)
• salt (For the cheese mixture, to taste)
• 0.5 tsp black pepper (For the cheese mixture)
• 6 leaves fresh basil (Chopped; for garnish)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (Chopped; for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes, until translucent.

3. 3

   Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 additional minute, until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the tomato paste and sauté for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Add the ground beef, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, all-purpose seasoning, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.

6. 6

   Add the water, stir well, and cook over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, until the beef is fully cooked.

7. 7

   Add the chicken broth and marinara sauce to the pot.

8. 8

   Once the soup starts to boil, break the uncooked lasagna sheets into pieces and add them to the soup mixture.

9. 9

   Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.

10. 10

    Stir in the heavy whipping cream and let the soup simmer for 2–3 minutes.

11. 11

    In a bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

12. 12

    Either stir the cheese mixture into the soup for a thicker consistency, or ladle the soup into serving bowls and top each bowl with a dollop of the cheese mixture.

13. 13

    Once the soup has thickened to the desired consistency, turn off the heat and serve warm.

14. 14

    Garnish with the chopped parsley and fresh basil.

Notes

The source gives a choice between stirring the cheese mixture into the soup or adding it as a topping. No storage or reheating instructions are provided.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• soup
• one-pot
• Italian-inspired
• ground beef
• comfort food
• stovetop