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Lasagna Soup Recipe

This Lasagna Soup Recipe has all the great flavors of classic layered lasagna only it's easier to make and comes together in about 30-minutes. Made with ground turkey, spices, tomato sauce, egg noodles, and lots of cheese.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 5
Calories 514 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large pot

Ingredients
  

For the soup

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey or beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced fine
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 (15) ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15) ounce can petite diced tomatoes
  • 5 cups chicken or beef stock see notes
  • 3 cups extra wide egg noodles see notes for other options
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese

Cheese mixture

  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl combine ricotta cheese and parmesan until smooth. Set aside until ready to use.
  • Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven to medium heat. Add olive oil and ground meat. Cook breaking into crumbles until no longer pink. Remove any excess grease.
  • Add onion and garlic and cook 2-3 minutes until veggies have softened. Stir in seasonings and tomato paste. Cook another 2 minutes. This will bring out even more flavor by toasting the seasonings and tomato paste.
  • Stir in canned tomatoes and chicken stock. Bring to a medium boil then add egg noodles. Cook 8- 10 minutes stirring occasionally until noodles are al dente. Be careful not to overcook the noodles so they hold their shape.
  • Once noodles are cooked turn off the heat and add in parsley. Taste to adjust for seasonings.

How to serve lasagna soup:

  • Ladle soup into individual serving bowls. Top with a little mozzarella cheese then dollop with ricotta parmesan mixture. I usually do about 3 tablespoons rounds per bowl. See picture in the post.

Notes

Tips:
 
Customize lasagna soup-
  • Ground Meat- Ground beef, turkey, or Italian sausage are great options.
  • Add more garlic– If you love garlic flavor feel free to add a couple more cloves or as much as you like. Garlic powder will also work if you don’t have fresh cloves.
  • Stock– I like the mild flavor of chicken stock but beef stock would be great for added beefy flavor.
  • Wine- Add a splash of red wine or even a dry white for a richer and more concentrated flavor.
  • Noodles- I love egg noodles because it’s easier to pick up with a spoon but broken lasagna noodles or other small pasta shapes will work as well!
  • Fresh herbs– This is a great recipe to use up herbs from your garden. Basil, oregano, and thyme are a good compliment in this soup.
Storing lasagna soup-
This Lasagna Soup Recipe will last up to 4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. If you want to freeze the leftovers place soup in a freezer safe container and freeze up to 4 months.
Slow cooker method-
Follow the cooking instructions up until adding the tomatoes and broth then place in a slow cooker. Add everything but the noodles, parsley, and cheeses. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3. Cook the noodles separately according to manufactures instructions- following the al dente cooking time. Once the noodles are cooked add them to the soup during the last 20-minutes.
 
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be understood as an estimate rather than a guarantee. The Menu Maid makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 5
Amount per serving  
Calories 514
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.3g 31%
Saturated Fat 9.8g 49%
Cholesterol 138mg 46%
Sodium 1250mg 54%
Total Carbohydrate 36.3g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g 13%
Total Sugars 7.1g  
Protein 39.8g  
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 416mg 32%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 611mg 13%
Keyword Easy soup recipe, Egg noodles, Garlic, Ground Turkey, Lasagna, Lasagna soup, Mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, Ricotta cheese, tomatoes