Lightened Up Lasagna Soup Recipe

Name: Lightened Up Lasagna Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound, 1-2/3 ounces, weight Extra Lean Ground Pork Or Turkey Sausage, Casings Removed; 1 Onion, Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste; 28 ounces, weight Can Diced Tomatoes With Juice; 6 cups Fat Free Chicken Stock; 1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 1-1/2 Tablespoon Garlic Powder; 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning; 3/4 cups Whole Wheat Macaroni Pasta, Dry; 1-1/2 cup Reduced Fat Ricotta Cheese; 1/4 cups Reduced Fat Parmesan Cheese; 1/2 cups Reduced Fat Shredded Mozzarella Cheese; 1-1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning; Salt To Taste

Servings: persons

1 pound, 1-2/3 ounces, weight Extra Lean Ground Pork Or Turkey Sausage, Casings Removed
1 Onion, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
28 ounces, weight Can Diced Tomatoes With Juice
6 cups Fat Free Chicken Stock
1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1-1/2 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
3/4 cups Whole Wheat Macaroni Pasta, Dry
1-1/2 cup Reduced Fat Ricotta Cheese
1/4 cups Reduced Fat Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cups Reduced Fat Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1-1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
Salt To Taste

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1. In a large soup pot over medium heat, cook sausage, breaking up into bite sized pieces. Halfway through cooking sausage, add chopped onion.
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2. When sausage is browned and onion is tender, add tomato paste, diced tomatoes, chicken stock, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and a dash of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes.
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3. While soup is simmering, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and rinse when it's done.
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4. Once soup has simmered for at least 30 minutes, add cooked pasta and continue simmering for another 15 minutes.
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5. While soup is continuing to simmer, mix together ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, Italian seasoning and salt in a medium sized bowl. Set aside until soup is ready.
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6. Spoon soup into bowls and top with about 1/4 cup of cheesy topping.

1254

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

151

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound, 1-2/3 ounces, weight Extra Lean Ground Pork Or Turkey Sausage, Casings Removed, 1 Onion, Chopped, 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste, 28 ounces, weight Can Diced Tomatoes With Juice, and more.

Yes, Lightened Up Lasagna Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lightened Up Lasagna Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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