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One Pot Lasagna Soup

A cozy and delicious dish that combines the flavors of traditional lasagna in a quick and easy one-pot format, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Aromatics
  • 1 lb ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt Plus more to taste.
  • Freshly ground black pepper To taste.
Broth and Noodles
  • 1 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 32 oz chicken broth More if needed.
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tsp tomato paste
  • 6 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces Can use gluten-free pasta.
Final Touches
  • 1 cup frozen chopped spinach Can substitute with fresh spinach.
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Ricotta cheese For topping.
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced For serving.
  • Parmesan cheese Optional for topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. If there’s extra grease, drain it off.
  2. Add minced garlic, diced onion, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the beef. Stir and cook this mixture for about 5 minutes over medium-low heat until fragrant and the onion softens.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, water, and tomato paste. Stir well to combine.
  2. Add the broken lasagna noodles and bring the mixture to a boil. Once it boils, lower the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the noodles start to soften.
  3. Stir in the frozen spinach and heavy cream. Cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach is heated through and the soup becomes creamy.
Serving
  1. To serve, place a slice of mozzarella cheese at the bottom of each bowl. Ladle the hot soup over it.
  2. Top with a dollop of ricotta and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

For best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The soup can get quite thick as it sits, so feel free to add a bit more broth or water when reheating. Avoid overcooking the lasagna noodles.