LASAGNA SOUP

This EASY Lasagna Soup tastes just like lasagna with layers of cheesy noodles smothered in rich marinara infused with garlic, onion and Italian spices all smothered Parmesan, mozzarella and ricotta  - drool - and all you have to do is brown your beef, dump in the ingredients and simmer away! You might never go back to traditional lasagna again!

Cook Time: 40 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound lean ground beef or half Italian sausage
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 24 oz. jar Prego Traditional Italian Sauce
• 8-10 cups low sodium chicken broth, divided
• 1 14 oz. can can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tsp EACH dried parsley, dried oregano, salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 10 uncooked lasagna noodles broken into approx. 1-2 inch pieces*
• 1/2 cup heavy cream,optional**

Cheese Garnish

• shredded mozzarella cheese
• freshly finely grated Parmesan cheese
• ricotta cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

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