Lasagna Soup

This recipe is so easy, and tastes just like lasagna. Mmmm!

1 lb. lean ground beef

2 t. garlic, minced

2 14.5 oz cans Italian style diced tomatoes, undrained

1 24 oz jar marinara sauce

2 cups reduced sodium beef broth

1 t. Italian Seasoning

2 cups lasagna noodles broken into small pieces

1/2 c. ricotta cheese

1 c. Italian blend cheese shredded

Boil the broken lasagna noodles per package directions. In a dutch oven cook the ground beef until browned and no longer pink. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Pour in the diced tomatoes and their liquid. Simmer for about 2 minutes. Pour in the marinara sauce and beef broth. Stir in the Italian seasoning. Stir in the drained cooked pasta. Let the soup simmer for about 5 minutes.

About 5 minutes before serving spoon in the ricotta cheese, and top with shredded Italian style cheese. Cover for about 3 - 5 minutes to let cheese melt.  Serve hot.

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