Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
Building Flavor
Stir in chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Simmering
Pour in beef broth, diced tomatoes with juices, and tomato paste; bring to a boil.
Stir in broken lasagna noodles, reduce heat, and simmer until noodles are tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove bay leaf and stir in half-and-half and Parmesan until smooth.
Serving
Ladle soup into bowls and top with shredded mozzarella and fresh basil.
Notes
Feel free to swap ground beef for turkey to reduce fat.For a spicier version, add extra red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.Leftovers thicken as they chill; thin with a splash of broth when reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30g
Keyword Comfort Food, Easy Creamy Lasagna Soup, Italian soup, Lasagna soup, one pot dinner