Turkey Lasagna Soup
Turkey Lasagna Soup features lean ground turkey, tender lasagna noodles, rich tomato sauce, and a blend of Italian spices. It’s topped with a creamy cheese blend for a satisfying and simple twist on classic lasagna.
Lasagna Soup
Any lasagna lovers out there? I see you. Let’s make lasagna but in soup form. Plus here’s the deal – it’s way simpler!
I’m all about lasagna in all shapes, sizes, and versions. The Ultimate Lasagna Recipe, Spinach Ricotta Lasagna, Butternut Squash Lasagna with Spinach (a new favorite), Classic Lasagna Roll Ups, and now THIS SOUP.
Why This Recipe Works:
- QUICK – This is a very basic recipe and fairly quick to make. You could also make the soup in advance, warm the soup back up on the stovetop, and then add noodles.
- MEATY – Two pounds of ground turkey provide a meaty soup with plenty of protein to fill you up. You could also use traditional ground beef instead of ground turkey.
- ADAPTABLE – There are SO MANY ways to make this soup your own. Lots of ideas for you below.
Looking for even more ground turkey recipes? Try our Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Turkey, Turkey Taco Soup, or Turkey Meatloaf Muffins.
Ingredients needed for Turkey Lasagna Soup Recipe:
- Olive Oil – Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil for sautéing the veggies.
- Onion + Garlic – The only fresh veggies in this soup, and they add tons of flavor.
- Ground Turkey – I used a 93% lean ground turkey for this recipe.
- Seasonings – Italian Seasoning, Basil, Red Pepper Flakes, and salt and pepper.
- Tomato Paste – Use three tablespoons for all the flavor.
- Diced Tomatoes – I used fire roasted diced tomatoes, but any variety works well.
- Broth – Use lower sodium chicken broth to better control the salt content.
- Lasagna Noodles – Break up the lasagna noodles before you add them to the soup.
- Cheese – To serve, use a variety of cheese – ricotta, mozzarella, and/or parmesan.
- A Parmesan Rind – This is optional, but since I always have extra rinds in my cheese drawer, I added a rind to the soup as it simmered. It provides extra flavor but is not required for a good soup.
I adapted our Ultimate Lasagna Recipe to make this soup recipe.
How to make Healthy Turkey Lasagna Soup:
Step 1
Combine cheese. In a small bowl, combine the three types of cheese – ricotta, shredded mozzarella, and shredded parmesan. Stir to combine.
Step 2
Sauté veggies. Heat a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and when hot, add the ground turkey, diced onions, and seasonings. Cook until meat is cooked through, stirring frequently. Add garlic and stir for another minute.
Step 3
Make the rich tomato-based broth. Then add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Stir and simmer for about 15-20 minutes. (This is where you’d add the parmesan rind if you are using it.)
Step 4
Add noodles. Add the broken up lasagna noodles to the pot. Simmer it until pasta is al dente, adding extra broth as needed.
NOTE: You can also boil the noodles separately and add to the soup to serve. This will help keep the soup from absorbing all the broth. But it’s simpler to add the pasta directly to the soup.
Step 5
Serve soup in individual bowls. Ladle the turkey lasagna soup into individual serving bowls. If cooking noodles separately, add them here. Then add a liberal scoop of the three-cheese blend to each bowl of soup. Top with extra freshly ground black pepper and fresh basil.
Storing and Freezing Lasagna Soup:
- STORE soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- FREEZE lasagna soup in an airtight container for 2-3 months. Best to store it without noodles if possible. Thaw it completely and serve with boiled noodles and cheese for topping.
Double it – I often make a double batch of this soup and freeze half of it. Makes dinner time on busy weeknights easier.
What to serve with Lasagna Soup:
- Chewy French Bread – To dip and soak up all of that goodness!
- Arugula Caprese Salad – A nice easy salad to pair with an easy lasagna soup.
- Italian Chopped Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing – A great big, delicious salad so you have leftovers all week long!
- Frozen Kahlua Cocktails – The perfect after-dinner dessert cocktail.
Possible Recipe Variations:
- Use ground pork or ground beef, a spicy Italian sausage, or a combination of any meat you like best.
- Beef broth or veggie broth could be substituted if so desired.
- You can use any pasta. I often use broken up lasagna noodles.
- Add some veggies like zucchini, squash, fresh mushrooms, spinach, etc.
- Make individual lasagna soup bakes by adding sliced cheese to the top of oven-ready bowls (individual size), and bake to melt the cheese before serving.
- Boil some gluten-free lasagna noodles or zucchini noodles for those with gluten intolerance.
Other Delicious Soup Recipes:
Soup Season at our home looks like a constant rotations of flavors and textures. We love a spicy Thai Sweet Potato Soup, Turkey Meatball Italian Wedding Soup, or Sausage Gnocchi Soup.
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xoxo ~Sue
Turkey Lasagna Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion – chopped
- 3 cloves garlic – diced
- 2 pounds ground turkey – 93% lean
- 1 teaspoons dried Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste
- 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 30 oz. fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 4-6 cups lower sodium chicken broth – maybe more for leftovers
- 8 oz. lasagna noodles (or similar) – broken up
Cheese Blend:
- 10 oz. ricotta cheese
- 1 cup parmesan cheese – freshly shredded
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese – freshly shredded
Instructions
- Combine cheese. In a small bowl, combine the three types of cheese – ricotta, shredded mozzarella, and shredded parmesan. Stir to combine.
- Sauté veggies. Heat a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and when hot, add the ground turkey, diced onions, and seasonings. Cook until meat is cooked through, stirring frequently. Add garlic and stir for another minute.
- Make the rich tomato-based broth. Then add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Stir and simmer for about 15-20 minutes. (This is where you'd add the parmesan rind if you are using it.)
- Add noodles. Add the broken up lasagna noodles to the pot. Simmer it until pasta is al dente, adding extra broth as needed.NOTE: You can also boil the noodles separately and add to the soup to serve. This will help keep the soup from absorbing all the broth. But it's simpler to add the pasta directly to the soup.
- Serve soup in individual bowls. Ladle the turkey lasagna soup into individual serving bowls. If cooking noodles separately, add them here. Then add a liberal scoop of the three-cheese blend to each bowl of soup. Top with extra freshly ground black pepper and fresh basil.
This soup is seriously good! It’s very easy to put together, the extra protein really fills you up and it’s perfect for these cold winter days. Everyone loved it and we’re looking forward to having the leftovers for lunches. Yum!
We love it too, Ann! Thanks for your feedback, as always!
Great soup, delicious as leftovers too!
Thanks Josh!
Hearty and satisfying! I make a mean lasagna, but it’s very time consuming. In just an hour, I was able to knock this out and it was very good!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the soup, Andy!
Sue,
I just made this for my nephew who is visiting and it was delicious!
Hi Jean! I’m so happy you enjoyed the soup! Thanks so much for letting me know. 🙂
This soup is a keeper. Couldn’t get enough of it. Gets better the longer it sits. The crushed red pepper and fire roasted tomatoes add just the right amount of kick to it. Yummy!!!
Oh thank you, Laurie! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your feedback! 🙂
Now this is a soup..✅
Thank you! 🙂
I just made a big pot of your lasagna soup. This is one of our favorites, and perfect for a cold, wet, fall day! Yum!!
So glad you enjoyed the soup, Terry! Love how easy it is! 🙂
This soup is so yummy and easy to make! It’s a fav in my family!
Oh that’s great to hear, Jessica! Thanks for your feedback. 🙂
This is my second time making this soup. So easy! Usually already have ingredients on hand. Love having a fast and easy go to recipe .
Thank you Lori! I’m glad you enjoyed it! ?
Looks so delicious and comforting! Such a hearty dinner idea ♥
Thanks Natalie! We love it. 🙂
I’ve been wanting to try one-pot lasagna soup for forever. This is just the recipe I need!
I’m so glad! Enjoy it Emily!
Gotta love a one pot meal….and this one sounds so tasty too! Simple on the clean up and the prep. Love it!
Thanks Debra! It’s a perfect weeknight meal. 🙂
I’m such a fan of one pot soups for easy cooking! Will have to give your recipe a try!
Me too Lisa! Let me know how it turns out! 🙂
My family loves lasagna and are big fans of turning things into soup e.g. tacos! We never thought of lasagna soup though. Great idea!
Thanks Jori! I hope you try it. It’s a fav at our house! 🙂
A delicious easy soup for a cold night. Great with any of Sue’s homemade bread!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the soup, Debbie! Stay warm! 🙂
Made this on the spur of the moment. Had all ingredients on hand and the whole family enjoyed. So simple and very flavorful. Will definitely make it again.
Oh, I’m so glad you tried it, Lori! It’s super easy, which is one of the things I love about it. 🙂
I love this recipe and seeing this post reminded me how much I miss it! The kitchen remodel will be done in 18 days! Please add this to my growing list of recipes to cooook!
It’s on the list! 🙂