Description
This comforting Lasagna Soup blends smoky turkey bacon, creamy plant-based cheese, and cozy spices in a hearty, easy-to-make bowl. Perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you crave a warm, inviting meal, it delivers all the classic lasagna flavors in a quick, satisfying soup form.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 slices smoked turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (natural)
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into bite-size pieces (gluten-free if preferred)
- 1 1/2 cups plant-based cheese (mozzarella-style), shredded
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning (natural)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the smoked turkey bacon until golden brown and crisp. Remove the bacon from the pot and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot to infuse the soup with smoky flavor.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot with the bacon drippings. Sauté over medium heat until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add Tomatoes and Broth: Pour in the diced tomatoes (natural) and vegetable broth. Stir in the Italian seasoning (natural), red pepper flakes, and apple cider vinegar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the Lasagna Noodles: Add the broken lasagna noodles into the simmering broth. Stir in the natural gelling agent. Let the noodles cook until tender but not mushy, about 8 to 10 minutes, allowing the broth to thicken slightly.
- Add Cheese and Bacon: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the plant-based cheese until melted and silky smooth. Fold the crispy smoked turkey bacon back into the soup for added texture and flavor.
- Final Taste and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra red pepper flakes if desired. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm.
Notes
- Use quality vegetable broth to enhance the depth of flavor.
- Do not overcook noodles; add them last and cook until just tender.
- Stir plant-based cheese off the heat to keep it creamy and prevent separation.
- Taste frequently to balance the spice from red pepper flakes.
- The soup tastes even better the next day after flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: lasagna soup, plant-based cheese, smoked turkey bacon, comfort food, gluten-free soup, easy weeknight dinner
