Healthy Dinner: Lasagna Soup

This lasagna soup recipe is delicious, filling, and on the healthy side. Charlie even asked me to save it for leftovers(Charlie NEVER eats left overs), so I think that confirms a good recipe. As always feel free to try your own variations based on your tastes and what you like. Please post your comments!

Healthy Lasagna Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 lb of lean ground turkey
• Campanelle pasta
• 3-4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 regular sized can of petite diced tomatoes  
• 4 cups reduced sodium Swanson chicken broth
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 3/4 cup low fat skim ricotta cheese
• Parmesan cheese
• Mozzarella cheese
• Salt
• Pepper
• 3 tbs Italian herbs
   

   

   Directions:

  • Place olive oil in a LARGE skillet and heat to appropriate temperature then saute the onions
  • Next add turkey to the skillet after onions have been sauteed.
  • Brown the ground turkey and season with listed ingredients according to taste
  • Add chicken broth, bring to boil, add campanelle pasta
  • Reduce heat and cover for 10-13 minutes to cook the pasta. Stir occasionally.
  • Once pasta is done to your liking add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir.
  • Cover and simmer for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Taste at this point and make sure you like the flavors.  Adjust accordingly. 
  • Lower heat and add Greek yogurt and ricotta cheese. Stir to incorporate.
  • Turn off heat and serve. Top with Mozzarella or Parmesan.  If you would like you can even add a dollop of ricotta cheese to your bowl.