High Protein Lasagna Soup
A hearty, spoonable soup that keeps the flavors of lasagna while offering high protein content and customizable ingredients, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Protein Base
- 1 lb lean ground turkey (93% or 99% lean; sub lean ground beef or chicken)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Tomato Base
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 jar (24-28 oz) marinara sauce (no-sugar-added)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or beef broth)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed or fire-roasted tomatoes
Herbs and Seasoning
- 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp dried basil (optional)
- 1/2–1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes adjust for heat
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Pasta and Cheese
- 6–8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces (or 6 oz mafalda/campanelle) use GF if needed
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 2% or 5% for creaminess
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta (optional) for classic lasagna tang
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Garnish and Cooking Oil
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
- 1 tsp olive oil (or olive oil spray)
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high.
- Lightly oil, add ground turkey, and cook, breaking it up until browned and crumbly, about 5–7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Cooking Aromatics
- Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Adding Tomato Base
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to caramelize. Add marinara, crushed tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, basil, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
Adding Noodles
- Add broken lasagna noodles.
- Simmer uncovered, stirring often, for 10–12 minutes until al dente. If soup thickens too much, splash in extra broth or water.
Cheesy Mixture
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, ricotta (if using), and half the mozzarella. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Finishing Touches
- When noodles are done, lower heat. Stir in half the Parmesan. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and heat. Ladle soup into bowls and dollop with the cheesy mixture.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover pot briefly or use a torch/broiler to melt the cheese.
Garnish and Serve
- Scatter fresh basil or parsley on top. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Meal prep friendly. Cook noodles separately and add to each portion when serving to avoid sogginess.