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High Protein Lasagna Soup

A delicious spin on a classic Italian dish, this High Protein Lasagna Soup combines rich tomato sauce, savory meat, creamy cheese, and pasta into a warm, comforting bowl of soup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground turkey or lean beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • as needed Fresh basil for garnish (optional) Add for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, cook the ground turkey or beef over medium heat until browned. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
  2. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  3. Add the broken lasagna noodles and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the ricotta cheese and half of the mozzarella until combined.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with remaining mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil if desired.

Notes

This soup is delicious on its own, but consider serving it with garlic bread or a simple salad. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days or frozen for about three months.