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Healthy Lasagna Soup

A delicious twist on traditional lasagna, this healthy lasagna soup is hearty and packed with veggies, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy, Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground turkey or beef Choose ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups vegetable broth Use low-sodium broth if preferred.
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
  • 2 cups zucchini, diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 8 oz whole wheat lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese More cheese can be added for serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, brown the ground turkey or beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the vegetable broth and crushed tomatoes, then add the zucchini, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  2. Lower the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
  3. Add the broken lasagna noodles and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the spinach and let it wilt.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, sprinkled with mozzarella cheese on top.

Notes

If you want a thicker soup, you can add more broken lasagna noodles or use less broth. Feel free to mix in other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for added nutrition. For a vegan version, substitute the meat with lentils and use vegetable broth.