Ultimate Simple Lasagna Soup No Ricotta for Cozy Nights
A comforting and filling Simple Lasagna Soup No Ricotta that delivers all the savory goodness of traditional lasagna in a warm bowl.
Equipment
- - Large pot
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with any neutral oil.
- 1 medium Onion Diced
- 1 medium Green Pepper Diced
- 1 medium Zucchini Diced
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Protein
- 1 pound Ground Turkey Can substitute with ground beef, chicken, or Italian sausage.
For Flavoring
- 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Oregano Can substitute with Italian seasoning.
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional
For the Broth
- 24 ounces Marinara Sauce Recommended Rao's Homemade
- 14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes Canned or fresh
- 4 cups Chicken Stock Can substitute with vegetable stock.
- 2 cups Water
For the Heartiness
- 8 ounces Lasagna Noodles Broken into 1-inch pieces
For the Finishing Touch
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Reserved for serving
Instructions
How to Make Simple Lasagna Soup No Ricotta
- Start by heating olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and green pepper to the pot, sautéing until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Next, toss in some zucchini and cook for another 3-4 minutes; add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Push the veggies aside, then add the ground turkey; brown it completely for about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in salt, black pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour in marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken stock, and water; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer.
- Once simmering, stir in the broken lasagna noodles; cook together for about 12-15 minutes.
- Stir in unsalted butter for silky richness; adjust seasonings as desired.
- Serve topped with freshly grated parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with fresh basil for extra flavor and color.