How To Make Creamy Lasagna Soup

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has less fat, while cheddar is often more affordable.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a low-calorie alternative, while pecorino can be less expensive.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, and ground pork is often cheaper.

Chop 1 whole onion, 1/2 red bell pepper, 1/2 green bell pepper, and 4 cloves of garlic.

Heat a little avocado oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet.

Add 2 lbs of ground beef and 2 lbs of Italian sausage to the skillet.

Season the meat with 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp thyme, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp beef powder.

Cook the meat until halfway done, then add the chopped vegetables.

Stir in the vegetables and cook for about 5 minutes.

Drain the excess oil from the meat mixture.

Add 1 cup of tomato paste to the meat and stir for about 2 minutes.

Add 3 cups of diced tomatoes (no salt added) and 2 cups of tomato sauce to the mixture.

Pour in 4 cups of beef broth and stir everything together.

Reseason with 1 tsp Italian seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme (about 1/2 tsp), and smoked paprika.

Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Add bay leaves and chopped basil leaves to the pot.

Break up about 1 lb of lasagna noodles and add them to the soup.

Let it cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Prepare the ricotta mixture by combining 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 3 tbsp parsley, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

After 15 minutes, add 1/2 cup of cream to the soup, along with 1/3 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/3 to 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.

Stir everything together and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Serve the lasagna soup and top with the ricotta mixture.

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