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In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until deeply browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once evenly browned, drain off any excess fat to avoid overly oily consistency. For enriched flavor, allow some pieces to develop crispy edges before draining.
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Add minced garlic, diced onion, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper to the beef. Stir and cook over medium-low heat for approximately 5 minutes, allowing onions to soften and aromatics to become fragrant. Stir regularly to prevent garlic from burning.
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Pour in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, water, and tomato paste. Break the lasagna noodles into pieces (about 5 cm each), and add to the pot. Stir to combine. Increase heat to bring mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce to low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until noodles are partially cooked.
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Add frozen chopped spinach and heavy cream to the pot. Continue cooking, uncovered, over low heat for 5 minutes, until spinach is fully heated and the soup achieves a creamy consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
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Place a slice of mozzarella cheese in each serving bowl. Ladle hot soup over the cheese, allowing it to melt. Finish with a spoonful of ricotta and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, if desired.