Hearty Italian Tomato Lasagna Soup – TartAmour

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley