Description
A warm, hearty soup that captures the classic flavors of lasagna while keeping your carb counts in check, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 2 cups zucchini noodles (or any low-carb pasta alternative)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by heating a large pot over medium heat. Add in your ground beef or turkey sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, which should take about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary, leaving behind a bit to add flavor to the veggies.
- Toss in your diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté these for about 3-4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.
- Pour in your chicken or beef broth along with the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir everything together to combine. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring this mixture to a gentle boil and then reduce to a simmer.
- Once simmering, add the zucchini noodles. Let the soup cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, allowing the noodles to soften while soaking up all those amazing flavors.
- Just before serving, stir in the ricotta cheese if you’re using it.
- Serve hot, garnished with shredded mozzarella and a sprinkle of fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
If watching calorie intake, use lean ground turkey instead of beef for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg