Description
A delicious and comforting lasagna-inspired soup that is high in protein and easy to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup high-protein pasta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the ground turkey (or chicken) over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Toss in the diced onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Add in the crushed tomatoes, broth, and cannellini beans to create the soup base.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then throw in your pasta, herbs, salt, and pepper. Reduce to a simmer and cook until pasta is al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in ricotta cheese right before serving.
- Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella. Broil in the oven for a bubbly finish if desired.
Notes
This soup keeps well in the fridge and can be frozen. If freezing, cook pasta separately during reheating to prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg