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Easy Creamy Lazy Lasagna Soup Recipe 20 Minute Dinner Fix

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A quick and comforting lasagna-inspired soup that combines creamy cheese, savory ground beef, and tender noodles, ready in about 20 minutes. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (lean or regular)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 24 ounces tomato sauce
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 6 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove excess fat if needed.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until onion is translucent and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Pour in tomato sauce and chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Add broken lasagna noodles and dried Italian seasoning. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes or until noodles are tender.
  5. While noodles cook, blend cottage cheese until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender.
  6. Stir blended cottage cheese and heavy cream into the soup. Let warm through for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Add shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and serve warm. Optionally garnish with fresh basil or extra parmesan.

Notes

Do not pre-cook noodles; add them broken directly to the soup to save time and dishes. Blend cottage cheese until smooth for best creamy texture. Brown meat properly for flavor depth. Simmer gently to avoid noodles sticking. Add cheese at the end to prevent clumping. Adjust salt carefully due to broth and cheese saltiness. For gluten-free, use gluten-free noodles and broth. For vegetarian, substitute beef with mushrooms or lentils and use vegetable broth.

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