5:20 am and beyond

Arrive at work – wearing this:

The North Face Downtown 550 fill parka

Loro Piana 100% Cashmere Fair Isle Sweater

Portolano Black Cashmere mittens

Brunello Cucinelli wide-rib hat BG $355

Foehn Down Pants Black

Eddie Bauer Women’s K-6 Boots

Midday – strip to this:

Carve Design Beacon Swimsuit

Speedo Silicone Swim Cap

Speedo Hydrospex Classic Swim Goggles

Head home to cook this:

one pot lasagna soup recipe

• 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper
• 1 (650mL) jar marinara sauce
• 4 cups beef broth
• 10 uncooked lasagna noodles broken into approx. 1-2 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
• Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish

Stovetop instructions

• Sauté ground beef in a large pot over med-high heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onions and garlic, sautéing another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
• Add remaining ingredients except for cheeses and fresh herbs, stirring to combine then bringing to a boil. Place lid on pot and simmer for 20 minutes until pasta is cooked through.
• Serve soup in large bowls, sprinkling mozzarella cheese overtop and topping with a dollop of ricotta. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, then serve and enjoy!

Slow cooker instructions

• Brown the beef, onions and garlic in a large skillet over med-high heat for 5 minutes. Add to slow cooker, along with remaining ingredients except cheese. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours. Top with cheeses, then serve and enjoy!

Instant Pot instructions

• Brown the beef, onions and garlic using the sauté feature for 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except for cheeses, pushing the pasta underneath the liquid. Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes, then do a quick release. Top bowls with cheeses, then serve and enjoy!

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