Description
This one-pot lasagna soup combines all the classic flavors of traditional lasagna—savory meat, rich tomato broth, tender noodles, and creamy cheeses—into a hearty and comforting soup that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add ground turkey and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart until browned.
- Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Stir in tomato paste to coat meat and vegetables evenly.
- Add chicken broth, water, and crushed tomatoes; stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer.
- Add broken lasagna noodles and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally until noodles are tender.
- In a small bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
- Serve soup hot, topped with a scoop of cheese mixture and fresh basil.
Notes
Swap ground turkey with beef, sausage, or plant-based crumbles.
Add extra vegetables like spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms.
Use gluten-free pasta for a celiac-friendly version.
Stir in a splash of cream for a richer soup.
Store soup without cheese topping for freezing; add cheese fresh when serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
