This High-Protein Lasagna Soup is the perfect mash-up of hearty lasagna flavors and clean, protein-rich ingredients. Featuring lean ground turkey, whole-wheat or traditional noodles, tomato-based broth, and a sprinkle of cheese, this soup fuels your fitness goals while serving up cozy comfort. It’s nutritious, satisfying, and ready in under an hour—ideal for meal prep or any night you want a health-minded bowl of joy.
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Why This Soup Is a Power-Packed Classic
Imagine all the flavor and familiarity of lasagna—without the heavy layers or baking time. I first made this soup on a fitness-focused weeknight, layering protein and complex carbs for energy. Each spoonful warmed me up and refueled my body without derailing my clean-eating goals. It’s now my healthier comfort food staple, balancing muscle fuel with rich, cozy taste.
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High-Protein Lasagna Soup with Ground Turkey
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
Description
This High-Protein Lasagna Soup with Ground Turkey is hearty, flavorful, and macro-friendly. Made with lean turkey, lasagna noodles, and rich tomato broth, it’s ideal for clean eating or post-workout refueling.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1.5 lbs lean ground turkey
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
1 can crushed tomatoes (14.5 oz)
2 tbsp tomato paste
4–6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
8 broken lasagna noodles
½ cup cooked lentils (optional)
½ cup ricotta or cottage cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella
Italian seasoning, salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a large pot. Sauté onion until translucent; add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
2. Add ground turkey, cook until browned and cooked through.
3. Stir in diced and crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, and seasoning.
4. Bring to a simmer; add noodles (and lentils if using) and cook 12–15 minutes until tender.
5. Turn off heat. Stir in ricotta or cottage cheese and mozzarella until creamy.
6. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.
Notes
To boost protein, add extra lean turkey or swap ricotta for high-protein cottage cheese.
Add spinach or kale at the end of cooking for extra fiber and greens.
Freeze the soup base without noodles or cheese for best results when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Healthy Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: High Protein Lasagna Soup, Ground Turkey Lasagna Soup, Fitness Lasagna Soup, Meal Prep Lasagna Soup
Building Blocks: Clean, Protein-Rich Ingredients
What You’ll Need (Serves 6)
This recipe draws from high-protein lasagna variations featuring turkey and optional lentils to boost nutrition.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Olive oil | 1 tbsp |
| Onion, finely chopped | 1 medium |
| Garlic, minced | 3 cloves |
| Lean ground turkey | 1.5 lbs |
| Diced & crushed tomatoes | 14.5 oz cans each |
| Tomato paste | 2 tbsp |
| Chicken or vegetable broth | 4‑6 cups |
| Broken lasagna noodles | 8 pieces |
| Optional cooked lentils | ½ cup |
| Ricotta or cottage cheese | ½ cup |
| Shredded mozzarella | ½ cup |
| Italian seasoning, salt & pepper | To taste |
How to Make It: Protein Meets Flavor
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Warm olive oil in a large pot and sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic until fragrant.
2. Add ground turkey and break it apart; cook until no longer pink.
3. Stir in diced & crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, and seasoning.
4. Bring to a simmer, then fold in broken noodles (and lentils if using). Cook until noodles are al dente (~12–15 minutes).
5. Turn off heat and stir in cheeses until silky and creamy.
6. Season to taste and serve hot—with parsley or extra cheese if you like.
Nutrition Insights & Fitness-Focused Adjustments
This is a smarter take on comfort food: lean turkey gives you around 35g protein (per refined source) while staying low-fat.
| Macro | Per Serving (Est.) |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~490 kcal |
| Protein | ~35 g |
| Fat | ~10–12 g |
| Carbs | ~40 g |
Variations & Meal Prep Ideas
Roll in Extra Protein or Fiber
Stir in extra lean ground turkey, turkey sausage, or cooked lentils for added protein and fiber.
Swap for Whole Grains or Gluten-Free
Use whole-wheat or gluten-free lasagna noodles and lean turkey for gluten-conscious or macros-focused versions.
Storage Tips & Leftover Best Practices
Fresh Serve vs. Next-Day Texture
Serve immediately for best texture. Noodles absorb broth over time—reheat leftover soup with a splash of broth or water to loosen it.
Freezer-Friendly Make-Ahead
Freeze just the base (tomato-broth-turkey) without noodles or cheese. Add pasta and cheese when reheating for optimal texture.
FAQs & Final Fuel Notes
Common Questions
Can I make this vegetarian?
Yes—swap ground turkey for cooked lentils or a plant-based ground meat and use veggie broth.
Is it freezer-safe?
Yes—freeze the base, reheat fresh with added noodles and cheese for best results.
Conclusion
High-Protein Lasagna Soup is the perfect fusion of comfort and nutrition—lean, hearty, and flavorful. It supports goals without sacrificing warmth or flavor. It’s my go-to for post-workout dinner or make-ahead meal prep that feeds both body and soul.
Give it a try and pair it with the Ultimate Best Meatloaf Recipe – Juicy Every Time for more protein-packed comfort, or explore hearty favorites like the BBQ Glazed Meatloaf—all satisfying and simple.