The BEST Lazy Lasagna Soup

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Ground turkey is leaner, while lentils provide a plant-based protein.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories, while cheddar is often less expensive.

Heat an 8-quart soup pot on medium-high heat.

Add 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to the pot.

Once the oil shimmers (about 3 minutes), add 1 1/2 lb of ground meat and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until browned and crumbled.

Do not discard the juices left in the pot after browning the meat.

Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, 1 1/2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, 1 1/2 teaspoons of dried oregano, and a bunch of fresh basil leaves to the pot; sauté for 1 minute.

Pour in 4 cups of broth (beef, chicken, or vegetable), 3 cups of marinara sauce, and 1/2 cup of heavy cream; stir to combine and bring to a boil.

While the soup is simmering, prepare the cheese dollop mixture by combining 1 cup of ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon of dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 cup of cream in a bowl; mix until combined.

After about 5 minutes of simmering, reduce the heat to medium and add mafaldini pasta to the soup.

Cook the pasta in the soup according to package instructions until al dente, stirring occasionally.

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