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In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon. Drain off any excess fat.
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Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
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Stir in the pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, dried parsley, and bay leaf until well combined.
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Pour in 4 to 6 cups of chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
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Add the broken lasagna noodles to the pot. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender.
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Stir in the heavy cream and shredded mozzarella cheese. Simmer gently for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and the soup is thoroughly heated.
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Discard the bay leaf. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.