Lasagna Soup Cheese Blend (Printer-Friendly)
Hearty soup with ground beef, Italian sausage, broken noodles, spinach, and a creamy cheese topping.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
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0.5 lb lean ground beef
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0.5 lb Italian sausage
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Aromatics
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1 yellow onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Oils and Sauces
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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24 fl oz marinara sauce
→ Spices and Herbs
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0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
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0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
→ Liquids
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7 cups low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
→ Pasta
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9 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
→ Vegetables
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2 cups fresh spinach leaves (optional)
→ Cheeses
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10 oz ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
→ Garnish
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Fresh basil leaves
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and Italian sausage until browned. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper during cooking. Drain excess grease and remove the meat from the pot.
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Heat olive oil in the same pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
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Stir in tomato paste, marinara sauce, red pepper flakes, fresh parsley, dried oregano, dried basil, and chicken broth. Return the browned meat to the pot and mix thoroughly.
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Bring the soup to a boil. Add broken lasagna noodles, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally until noodles are tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Add fresh spinach leaves during the last minutes of cooking until wilted.
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In a small bowl, combine ricotta, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheeses until thoroughly blended.
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Ladle hot soup into bowls. Top each serving with a generous dollop of the cheese mixture and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.
# Helpful Hints:
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For make-ahead, prepare through cooking noodles step without adding noodles. Refrigerate and cook noodles fresh before serving. Freeze soup without cheese for up to 3 months.
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Brown meat thoroughly to develop deeper flavor and prevent sogginess.
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Toast dried herbs briefly before adding liquids to enhance aroma.