Description
A comforting and hearty soup that combines the flavors of lasagna with ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and delicious cheeses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 zucchini squash, chopped
- 1–2 large carrots, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp each: dried rosemary, dried thyme
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½–1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 (15 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 6–8 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- fresh basil
Instructions
- Chop the veggies into small pieces. Heat a large dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed large pot on medium heat to medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and heat.
- Add the vegetables including the onion, carrots, bell pepper, and zucchini. Saute for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
- Add the ground turkey, seasonings, and garlic. Break apart the turkey with a wooden spoon or masher and cook, stirring occasionally for 5-6 minutes until nearly cooked through and no longer pink.
- Stir in the tomato paste for about 1 minute. Add the crushed tomatoes and broth. Bring everything to a boil. Lower to medium-low heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Break the lasagna noodles into pieces and add to the soup. I prefer to do some smaller bite-sized pieces and some larger but in general each noodle will make about 6-8 pieces. Continue to simmer the soup for 8-12 minutes until the lasagna noodles are al dente.
- Remove from heat. If using spinach, stir it into the hot soup until it wilts. In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta, Greek yogurt, and parmesan. Add a dollop of ricotta mixture over each bowl of hot soup and sprinkle shredded mozzarella for a cheesy topping. Finish it with a sprinkle of fresh basil.
Notes
- Adjust the kosher salt to taste. I use 1 tsp of Morton’s kosher salt.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add more vegetables or substitutes as desired for personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg