Lasagna is the ultimate winter dish. It’s warm, bursting with flavor, and full of gooey cheese, making it beloved by kids and adults. But if you don’t have time to put all those layers together, try this recipe with all the deliciousness of lasagna in a hearty soup!

Serves 6-8

Instructions:

1. Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add in the beef and onion and cook, stirring occasionally until beef is browned. Add in garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds. Drain off any excess fat.
2. Add in the sauce, 6 cups of chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, seasonings, bay leaf, and lasagna noodles. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer until lasagna noodles are tender, stirring occasionally (approximately 20-30 minutes).
3. Discard bay leaf, and stir in heavy cream and 3 cups chicken broth to reach desired consistency. Garnish individual servings with the cheeses.