Hearty and Delicious Lasagna Soup
Today, we're diving into a dish that answers a question no one asked: What if lasagna and soup had a delicious baby? Introducing the Hearty and Delicious Lasagna Soup—your new best friend for those lazy, "I just can't" days.
The Flavorful Fellowship
- The Cast of Ingredients: - - -
- Cooking Oil the stage manager. 2 tbsp
- Ground beef our leading actor. 1 pound
- Onion finely chopped – the supporting role. 1 cup
- Garlic finely minced – for a touch of drama. 5 cloves
- Italian seasoning the spice of life. 2 tsp
- jar Italian pasta sauce 24 oz. – the plot thickens. 1
- Chicken broth low sodium – the soup's setting. 8 cups
- Can Crushed tomatoes 14 oz. – for the twist. 1
- Salt & Pepper to taste – the dynamic duo.
- A Dash of Dried herbs Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary & 1 Bay leaf – the chorus.
- Lasagna noodles broken – the rebels. 10-11
- Basil freshly chopped – for a fresh perspective. ⅓ cup
- Heavy cream Mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese – the grand finale. ⅓ cup
The Culinary Chronicles
- ---------The Script---------
- Heat oil in a pot – not just any pot, the pot of dreams.
- Add our hero (the beef), onions, and garlic. Cook till it's as brown as a beach tan.
- Enter stage left: add the pasta sauce, chicken broth, and a medley of tomatoes, and herbs. They're like the ensemble cast in a musical – each adding their unique note.
- The twist? Add the broken lasagna noodles because life's too short for perfection.
- Let it simmer (for at least 30 minutes). Good things take time, like binge-watching your favorite show.
- Add the cream and basil – think of it as the grand finale in a fireworks display.
- Top with cheese. Because cheese is the fairy dust of the food world.
Adventurous Options
The FAQ Encore:
- Add a large spoonful of ricotta cheese for an added pop!
- Make it ahead? Sure, keep the noodles and basil backstage till showtime.
- Swap the beef with turkey or Italian sausage for a plot twist.
- The secret sauce? Your favorite Italian pasta sauce. Marinara or homemade, your call.
- Noodle cook time? It varies, but stirring is your secret weapon against noodle mutiny.
- Freezing? Sure, but let the noodles sit this one out.