Lasagna Soup

1. Heat large Dutch oven/large soup pot over medium high heat. Add in ground beef and cook the beef until browned. Add in the garlic, onion and cook for about 4-5 minutes. 
2. Next add in the tomato paste and seasonings, mix until the tomato paste is well combined and let cook for 2-3 minutes. 
3. Add in the marinara sauce and chicken broth, stir well, cover and bring to a boil. 
4. Break in the lasagna noodles, reduce to a simmer and cook until lasagna noodles are tender, Stirring occasionally (approximately 20-30 minutes).
5. Once the noodles are cooked and tender, add in the heavy cream, basil, stir and let simmer for a couple more minutes until you prep the cheese topping. 
6. In a bowl mix together the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, salt and pepper to taste. 
7. Serve lasagna soup warm, topped with the cheese topping and garnish with more basil if you like and enjoy!