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High Protein Lasagna Soup

High protein lasagna soup with beef, spinach, and creamy cheese topping.
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This one pot soup captures all the nostalgic flavor of classic lasagna in a fraction of the time. It is a hearty, protein packed comfort meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced (optional)
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken or beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 8-10 regular lasagna noodles, broken
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup low fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 large egg (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium high heat. Add ground meat and cook until browned, about 5 7 minutes.
  2. Add diced onion and bell pepper. Cook for 4 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, and broth. Stir in Italian seasoning, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Add the broken lasagna noodles to the simmering soup. Cook according to package directions, about 10 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. In the last minute of cooking, stir in fresh spinach until wilted. Season the soup with salt and black pepper.
  6. While soup simmers, prepare the cheese topping. In a medium bowl, mix ricotta, cottage cheese, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, and the optional egg until well combined.
  7. Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of the creamy cheese mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Use regular, non oven ready lasagna noodles. For best leftovers, cook noodles separately and add to bowls when serving. The soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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