Deconstructed Lasagna Soup

Deconstructed Lasagna Soup

Soup:

1 lb ground chicken, turkey, or beef

1 onion, diced

1 pepper, diced

3 tablespoons minced garlic

1 large can crushed tomatoes

1 jar spaghetti sauce

½ box of oven ready lasagna noodles, broken

Cheese topping:

1 block cream cheese, softened

½ cup parmesan cheese

½ cup mozzarella cheese

½ cup bread crumbs

Brown the meat in a large sauce pan. Add the onions, peppers, and garlic. Pour this mixture into a crockpot, set to low for 8 hours or high for 8 hours. Add a can of crushed tomatoes and a jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce. Fill the jar with water, shake, and pour into the crockpot. Break a half a box of oven ready lasagna noodles, stir in so the noodles are covered. Season with Italian seasoning.

Make the cheese filling: in a bowl add all ingredients and cream together with a mixer. Set aside.

When the soup is ready (noodles soft) Scoop a tablespoon or 2 of the cheese mixture into the center of your bowl. Pour the hot soup over top so the cheese mixture melts and breaks apart throughout.

Serve with crusty bread and a salad for a complete, easy meal!