Description
Lasagna Soup is a warm and comforting soup that brings the rich flavors of classic lasagna into a cozy bowl. Featuring smoky turkey bacon, tender noodles, creamy plant-based cheese, and a flavorful tomato broth seasoned with Italian herbs, this recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for any day you want a nourishing, heartwarming meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Ingredients
- 6 slices smoked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tsp Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme) (natural flavoring)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Pasta and Cheese
- 4 lasagna pasta sheets, broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plant-based cheese, shredded or cubed
Texture Enhancer
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Crisp the smoked turkey bacon in a large pot until golden and aromatic. Remove the bacon from the pot, then add the diced onions and minced garlic to the rendered fat. Sauté until soft and fragrant to build a bold foundation of flavor.
- Build the Broth: Deglaze the pot with a splash of apple cider vinegar to lift the browned bits from the bottom. Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), Italian herbs (natural flavoring), salt, and pepper. Stir and let the mixture simmer gently to marry the flavors.
- Add Pasta and Turkey Bacon: Toss the broken lasagna pasta sheets into the simmering broth along with the chopped smoked turkey bacon. Cook until the pasta is tender yet slightly firm to the bite, providing texture to the soup.
- Melt Plant-Based Cheese: Turn off the heat and stir in generous handfuls of plant-based cheese. The residual warmth will melt the cheese smoothly, creating a creamy texture throughout the soup.
- Perfect the Texture: Sprinkle in the natural gelling agent to slightly thicken the soup for a luscious mouthfeel and well-combined ingredients. Adjust seasoning as needed, then serve warm.
Notes
- Cook pasta last to avoid overcooking and maintain perfect al dente texture.
- Sauté aromatics and deglaze the pot carefully to develop deeper flavors.
- If available, add fresh basil or oregano at the end for added brightness.
- Adjust soup consistency by adding more broth to thin or more natural gelling agent to thicken.
- Reheat gently over low heat to preserve creamy texture without separation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lasagna soup, plant-based cheese, turkey bacon soup, comforting soup, Italian soup, gluten free, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, warm soup
