Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 32 oz chicken broth, more if needed
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 6 oz lasagna noodles, broken up
- 1 cup frozen chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Ricotta cheese
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut in slices
- Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
- Add minced garlic, diced onion, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper; cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, water, and tomato paste.
- Break lasagna noodles into pieces and add them to the pot.
- Raise heat to boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and heavy cream; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve by placing a slice of mozzarella in each bowl, ladling soup over it, and topping with ricotta and parmesan.
Notes
Use high-quality ground beef for more flavor. Feel free to add extra veggies like bell peppers or zucchini for more nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Beef
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg