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Turkey Lasagna Soup

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A comforting one-pot meal that captures the flavors of classic lasagna without the fuss of layering and baking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground turkey (lean or 93/7) Can substitute with ground beef or Italian sausage.
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Can use jarred minced garlic for convenience.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil Or use 1 tbsp Italian seasoning.
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes Optional for added spice.
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 6-8 pieces lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces Can substitute with 8 oz broken pasta.
  • 1 cup fresh spinach or chopped kale Optional for extra nutrients.
  • 1 cup ricotta Can substitute with cottage cheese.
  • 1-2 cups shredded mozzarella For serving.
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan For serving.
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or deep pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook 3–4 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add ground turkey, breaking it into small pieces. Brown until no pink remains and some golden bits form, about 6–8 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil.
  4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir to combine and scrape any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Cooking
  1. Add broken lasagna noodles and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender (usually 10–12 minutes; check package times). If the soup gets too thick, add more broth or water a half-cup at a time.
  2. In the last 2 minutes, stir in fresh spinach until wilted. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
Serving
  1. Serve hot with a spoonful of ricotta in each bowl, a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella and Parmesan, and fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

If you plan to freeze leftovers, slightly undercook the noodles before storing — they'll finish softening when reheated. Great to serve with crusty garlic bread or a simple green salad.
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