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This weeknight-friendly lasagna soup delivers all the classic flavor of lasagna in a cozy, brothy bowl—ready in just 20 minutes with one pot, noodles, and a creamy ricotta finish.
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian-American
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb ground turkey (or beef), browned
  • 24 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 qt low-sodium chicken stock
  • 8 lasagna noodles, broken (or 12 oz malfalde)
  • 1 tsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
  • Chopped fresh basil and/or parsley, to finish
  • Mozzarella and finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano, to finish
  • Optional: ricotta dollop per bowl

Equipment

  • 5–6 quart pot Roomy enough for boiling noodles evenly.
  • Slotted spoon or spider Helpful for stirring and checking noodles.
  • Fine grater Ideal for grating parmesan.
  • ladle For serving soup.

Method
 

  1. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped onion for 2–3 minutes until translucent, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  2. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking into crumbles, for 3–4 minutes until no longer pink.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, oregano, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a strong simmer.
  4. Add broken noodles and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender with a gentle bite.
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in chopped basil and/or parsley. Ladle into bowls and top with mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, and an optional dollop of ricotta.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add more salt or a small squeeze of lemon for brightness.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 35gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 860mgPotassium: 840mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use hot stock to speed cooking. Stir noodles early to avoid clumping. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil or lemon juice for brightness. This soup reheats well—add broth to refresh.

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