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Lighter One-Pot Lasagna Soup with Easy Ricotta Dollops

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A comforting one-pot lasagna soup made lighter with lean ground turkey and creamy ricotta dollops. Ready in under 40 minutes with minimal cleanup, this cozy meal delivers all the flavor of traditional lasagna without the fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey (93/7)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces (about 6 ounces)
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • Extra grated Parmesan for serving
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish
  • Crusty bread (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground turkey and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it up into crumbles, until no longer pink and lightly browned.
  4. Season the meat with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  6. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Let it bubble gently for 10 minutes.
  7. Add the broken lasagna noodles, stirring to submerge. Cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until noodles are tender but al dente.
  8. While the soup simmers, make the ricotta dollops: In a small bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, chopped basil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until smooth.
  9. Turn off the heat and let the soup sit for 2 to 3 minutes to thicken slightly.
  10. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each with a generous dollop of the ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan and fresh basil. Serve immediately with crusty bread if desired.

Notes

Don’t overcook the noodles; start checking at 8 minutes. Break noodles unevenly for more texture. Let ricotta come to room temperature for smoother dollops. Taste and adjust salt at the simmer stage. Soup thickens as it sits; add extra broth when reheating.

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Keywords: lasagna soup, one-pot soup, lighter lasagna, ground turkey soup, comfort food, easy dinner, weeknight meal

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