Lasagna Soup - Coolinarco.com

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
• 1 pound ground beef (lean)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 4 cups chicken broth (or more for desired consistency)
• 8 ounces lasagna noodles (broken into pieces)
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• to taste salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (for garnish)