Description
This comforting White Lasagna Soup combines the classic flavors of traditional lasagna with the ease and warmth of a hearty soup. Ground turkey is browned and simmered with aromatic onions, garlic, herbs, tomato sauce, and creamy milk, then combined with broken lasagna noodles. A luscious blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses stirred in at the end creates a rich, creamy texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, this soup offers all the deliciousness of lasagna in a simple, quicker-to-make form.
Ingredients
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Soup Base:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pasta:
- 1 (9 oz) package lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Turkey: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks to ensure even browning.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions soften and the garlic is fragrant, creating a flavorful base.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in chicken broth, whole milk, and tomato sauce. Stir in dried basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to let flavors combine.
- Cook the Noodles: Add broken pieces of lasagna noodles into the pot. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, or according to package directions, until the noodles are tender but not mushy.
- Prepare Cheese Blend: While noodles cook, combine ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses in a separate bowl. This mixture will add creaminess and richness to the soup.
- Incorporate Cheese Mixture: Remove the pot from heat once noodles are cooked. Stir in the cheese blend until it melts and the soup turns creamy and well combined.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve immediately for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For a richer soup, substitute whole milk with half-and-half or cream.
- Feel free to use ground beef or Italian sausage instead of ground turkey for a different flavor profile.
- If fresh basil is unavailable, dried basil can be sprinkled on top just before serving.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, use vegetable broth and omit the ground turkey.
- Breaking the lasagna noodles into small pieces helps them cook evenly and mimics the typical layered texture of traditional lasagna.
