Lasagna Soup

 

Ingredients

• 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
• 2 spicy Italian sausage 
• 2 onions, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp basil 
• 1/2 tsp season  salt 
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• 4 cups beef broth
• 8 Lasagna noodles broken into small pieces 
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese. This is optional 
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
• Fresh parsley for garnish 

Instructions

• Saute ground beef and sausage n a large pot over med-high heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onions and garlic, sautéing another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
• Add remaining ingredients except for cheeses and fresh herbs, stirring to combine then bringing to a boil. Place lid on pot and simmer for 20 minutes until pasta is cooked through.
• Serve soup in large bowls, sprinkling mozzarella cheese overtop and topping with a dollop of ricotta. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, then serve and enjoy!