Delectable Lasagna Soup Comfort (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1-2 tablespoons olive oil or preferred oil
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1 pound ground beef
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1 large onion, diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce or tomato puree
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3 ounces tomato paste (¼ cup)
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4 cups chicken broth
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1-2 cups water, to adjust consistency
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon sea salt, or more as needed
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Black pepper, to taste
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8 ounces uncooked bowtie pasta
→ Optional Toppings
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½ cup ricotta cheese
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2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (about ½ cup)
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¼ cup shaved, shredded, or grated Parmesan cheese
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¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
# Instructions:
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Heat a 4.5-quart soup pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and heat until shimmering.
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Add ground beef, onions, and garlic. Sauté until the beef is cooked through, stirring as needed. Drain excess fat if required.
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Stir in diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, sea salt, black pepper, and pasta.
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Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce to a medium simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pasta is cooked to your preference.
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Add small amounts of water or more broth to adjust the soup consistency to your liking.
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Serve with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh parsley. Either mix the cheeses into the soup after cooling slightly or serve them on the side for individual portions.
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Cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 90 days. Reheat with additional water or broth as needed.
# Notes:
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For a heartier soup, use crushed tomatoes instead of diced. Substitute ground beef with turkey or sausage if desired.
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Avoid lasagna noodles as they tend to break apart after a few days in storage.