Turkey Lasagna Soup
This healthy, easy lasagana soup packs lots of goodness and flavor from ground turkey; rich tomato-based broth with Mediterranean herbs and spices; and a dollop of part-skim ricotta mixture for a creamy finish. The perfect weeknight dinner in one pot! Options to make this lasagna soup in both the crock pot and pressure cooker included.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- Extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve Greek EVOO)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper
- 2 cups low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 2 cups water
- 3 cups all-natural Tomato Sauce, no salt added
- 2 dry bay leaves
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 8 oz broken lasagna noodles or Campanelle pasta, whole wheat or gluten-free if needed
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 2 to 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp part-skim shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup packed chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup packed, chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- 1
In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot like this one, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add onions and garlic. Cook 4 minutes, stirring regularly, until fragrant.
- 2
Add ground turkey, and cook stirring regularly until browned (or fully cooked through). Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Add broth, water, Pomi tomato sauce, bay leaves, oregano, paprika, and sugar. Stir to combine.
- 4
Bring to a boil for 4 minutes, then turn heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 more minutes.
- 5
Uncover, add pasta, and raise the heat and cook according to package until pasta reaches al dante. Stir in parsley and basil.
- 6
Make the ricotta-Parmesan topping. In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan and 1 tbsp olive oil. Mix
- 7
Transfer lasanga soup to serving bowls. Top each bowl with a sprinkle of mozzarella and the ricotta-Parmesan topping. Enjoy hot.