Description
Easy High Protein Lasagna Soup is a cozy, nourishing one-pot dinner that captures the rich flavor of traditional lasagna in a quicker, soup version. This protein-packed lasagna soup is perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, and anyone looking for a healthy, satisfying comfort food. Made with lean meat, tomatoes, Italian herbs, and creamy cheese, this lasagna soup recipe is a family favorite.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground chicken or turkey
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 pinch red pepper flakes
Salt and black pepper to taste
6 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
1 cup cottage cheese or ricotta
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground chicken or turkey and cook until browned.
2. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until onion is soft and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.
3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Add Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
4. Simmer soup uncovered for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles in a separate pot according to package instructions. Drain and cut into pieces.
5. Stir cooked noodles into the soup. Add cottage cheese or ricotta, and mix well.
6. Stir in Parmesan cheese and top with shredded mozzarella. Let the cheese melt slightly before serving.
7. Garnish with chopped fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
Use lean ground meat for higher protein and less fat.
Cook noodles separately to avoid mushiness in leftovers.
Add a splash of broth when reheating to maintain consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg