Hearty One-Pot Lasagna Soup (Printable Version)

A cozy blend of veggie ground, mushrooms, tomatoes, and spinach in a single pot.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

01 - 1 medium onion
02 - 3 garlic cloves
03 - 4.938 ounces button mushrooms
04 - 2 cups fresh spinach

→ Pantry Items

05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
07 - 2 vegetable bouillon cubes
08 - Italian seasoning, to taste
09 - dried oregano, to taste
10 - onion powder, to taste
11 - 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
13 - balsamic vinegar, to taste
14 - 3 2/3 cups canned diced tomatoes
15 - 3 cups water

→ Protein & Pasta

16 - 1.5 cups plant-based ground meat substitute
17 - 3.527 ounces lasagna sheets

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté for approximately 5 minutes until lightly golden.
02 - Add minced garlic, tomato paste, vegetable bouillon cubes, Italian seasoning, dried oregano, onion powder, dried thyme, and ground black pepper. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
03 - Add plant-based ground meat substitute and sliced button mushrooms. Continue cooking until the mushrooms release most of their moisture, about 5 minutes.
04 - Pour in the canned diced tomatoes, water, and add balsamic vinegar according to taste. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
05 - Add broken lasagna sheets to the pot. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until noodles reach al dente texture.
06 - Stir in fresh spinach leaves just before removing the pot from heat. Allow the residual heat to wilt the spinach.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Adjust seasoning to personal preference. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and optionally add a dollop of ricotta cheese for enhanced flavor.