Lasagna is a favorite of mine: rich, cheesy and satisfying, it's a wonderful indulgence. But turning it into soup instantly makes it easier while maintaining the satisfaction.
My version uses ground turkey to help lighten it up with a few shortcuts to help streamline the cooking process while still delivering incredible taste. Make a pot of this soup and some garlic bread and your whole family will think you're the greatest chef who ever lived!
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Ingredients needed for Turkey Lasagna Soup
- Ground turkey
- Onion, yellow
- Chicken broth
- Marinara sauce
- Tomato paste
- Spinach, fresh
- Pasta of choice: I use mafalda or rotini
- Garlic cloves
- Seasoning: sweet paprika, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, salt + pepper
Note: when choosing pasta, lasagna noodles might seem like the obvious choice, and you can certainly use those if you have them on hand - just break them up into bite sized pieces before cooking. And you can use whole wheat lasagna noodles for an additional health boost. I like to use mafalda or rotini noodles because they are convenient and already the perfect size for soup!
How to Make this Lightened Up Lasagna Soup
In a large (5-6 quart) Dutch oven or soup pot, heat a little olive oil on medium heat and add the chopped onions and ground turkey. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring regularly. The turkey will be mostly cooked but still a little pink.
Add the garlic and continue stirring and cooking until the garlic is fragrant, and the turkey is cooked through (about 2 to 3 more minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
Add the broth, marinara sauce, tomato paste, and spices. Stir to combine, then turn the heat up a little to medium high.
Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Uncover the pot and increase the heat to medium high to bring the soup to a boil. Add the pasta and cook (stirring frequently) 8 to 10 minutes, or al dente per the package directions. Remove the bay leaf.
Turn off the heat and add the spinach. Stir, then cover and let the soup sit for 5 minutes to wilt the spinach. Stir again and serve.
What to Serve with Lasagna Soup?
This soup is delightful with some fresh herbs to bring a little brightness. Just chop a little parsley or basil and sprinkle when serving.
If the cheesiness of lasagna is your favorite part, you can scoop a little ricotta cheese into your bowls and add a shake of Parmesan cheese for a cheesy delight! Or just grate some Parmesan cheese and let it melt into the warm soup.
And I LOVE to make some garlic bread in my air fryer to serve with this soup. It delivers the perfect amount of crunch and taste to make this soup feel like a complete meal.
Storage Tips
Allow your leftovers to cool to room temperature and then place in an airtight container. This soup will keep for about 3 to 4 days in the fridge.
Recipe FAQs
What's the best broth to use in lasagna soup?
I use chicken broth to complement the ground turkey. Chicken bone broth is another excellent choice, it will add collagen and really boost the nutrition of this healthy soup. If you want to trick your taste buds, using beef broth might make this taste more like you used ground beef instead of turkey!
Can I substitute cottage cheese for the ricotta?
Yes you can, but it might get a little runny. One way to correct for that is to mash the cottage cheese and mix in some grated Parmesan. The cheese will form a more firm ball when you scoop some on top of your soup.
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Turkey Lasagna Soup
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 2 cups pasta about 6 ounces dry - Mafalda, radiatore, etc.
- 2 cups spinach leaves about 2 ounces
Instructions
- In a large (5-6 quart) Dutch oven or soup pot, heat a little olive oil on medium heat and add the chopped onion and ground turkey. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring regularly. The turkey will be mostly cooked but still a little pink.1 yellow onion, 1 pound ground turkey
- Add the garlic and continue stirring and cooking until the garlic is fragrant, and the turkey is cooked through (about 2 to 3 more minutes). Season with salt and pepper.3 garlic cloves, Salt and black pepper
- Add the broth, marinara sauce, tomato paste, and spices. Stir to combine, then turn the heat up a little to medium high.4 cups chicken broth, 24 ounces marinara sauce, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Uncover the pot and increase the heat to medium high to bring the soup to a boil. Add the pasta and cook (stirring frequently) 8 to 10 minutes, or al dente per the package directions. Remove the bay leaf.2 cups pasta
- Turn off the heat and add the spinach. Stir, then cover and let the soup sit for 5 minutes to wilt the spinach. Stir again and serve.2 cups spinach leaves
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
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