Description
Lasagna Soup is a comforting and hearty twist on classic Italian lasagna, featuring smoky turkey bacon, creamy plant-based cheese, and a rich tomato broth with gluten-free noodles. This easy-to-prepare soup captures all the warm flavors of traditional lasagna in a cozy, satisfying bowl perfect for any day.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 6 slices smoked turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (natural)
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes (natural)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (natural)
- 1/4 cup grape juice
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
Pasta
- 4 oz gluten-free lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
Finishing Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based cheese, shredded
- Optional garnishes: freshly chopped basil or parsley, olive oil drizzle, plant-based parmesan cheese (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Cook the smoked turkey bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy and browned. Remove the bacon and set aside. In the rendered fat, add chopped onions and minced garlic and sauté until softened and fragrant to create a flavorful base.
- Build the Tomato Broth: Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, grape juice, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce. Pour in the vegetable broth and sprinkle with dried Italian herbs. Bring to a gentle boil and then reduce heat to simmer, allowing flavors to meld.
- Add the Noodles and Thicken: Break gluten-free lasagna noodles into the pot and cook until just tender. Gradually stir in the natural gelling agent to achieve a luscious, hearty texture.
- Finish with Cheese and Bacon: Return the crispy turkey bacon to the soup and add the plant-based cheese. Stir gently until the cheese melts and fully incorporates, creating a creamy lasagna experience in every spoonful.
Notes
- Precook the bacon slowly to release flavorful smoky fat.
- Reserve some broth before adding noodles in case you want to thin the soup later.
- Simmer gently to keep noodles tender and flavors well balanced.
- Add fresh herbs like basil or parsley when available for brightness.
- Adjust thickness by adding more vegetable broth or natural gelling agent as preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: lasagna soup, gluten free soup, plant based lasagna, turkey bacon soup, Italian soup, dairy free, comforting soup
