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Ricotta Lasagna Soup

Ricotta Lasagna Soup

This comforting Ricotta Lasagna Soup offers all the beloved layers of a classic lasagna in a single, convenient bowl. Imagine tender pasta, rich tomato sauce, and creamy ricotta cheese harmoniously blended, creating a truly soul-warming experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup carrots, finely diced
  • 1 cup celery, finely diced
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey or ground Italian sausage
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
  • 6-8 lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
  • 15 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion, diced carrots, and celery. Sauté 5-7 minutes until soft.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add ground turkey and cook until browned (8-10 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, broth, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes (if using), sugar (if using), salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-30 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and egg. Season with salt and pepper. Stir until smooth and refrigerate until serving.
  5. After the soup has simmered, increase heat to medium. Add broken lasagna noodles and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until al dente.
  6. Taste the soup and adjust seasonings. Ladle soup into bowls, dollop with ricotta mixture, and garnish with extra Parmesan and basil.

Notes

Storing the soup separately from the ricotta topping enhances freshness. Reheat gently, adding broth if needed.