Vegetarian Lasagna Soup with Herbed Ricotta and Kale

Trying to add more vegetables to your meals? This tasty dish is for you! My Vegetarian Lasagna Soup with Herbed Ricotta and Kale will check all the boxes for easy, delicious and filling!

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Reasons why you will love this recipe:

It’s done all in one pot!

These vegetables are PACKED with nutrition!

It’s versatile- you can add meat if you like or make this vegan.

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Ingredients

• Lasagna noodles.
• Carrots.
• White onion.
• Red bell pepper.
• Zucchini.
• Broccoli florets.
• Shredded kale.
• Crushed tomatoes in a can.
• Vegetable broth.
• Spices such as dried basil, dried oregano, sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme.
• kosher salt as needed
• black pepper as needed
• Ricotta cheese.
• Dried basil. This is for the ricotta topping.

This can also can be made into a gluten free vegetable lasagna soup by using gluten free noodles. Or you don’t have to use lasagna noodles at all- just sub out for the pasta shape you would like to use. (or cooked rice would work too!)

How to make this easy vegetarian lasagna soup

1. Start with preheating a dutch oven pan over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil and then add the carrots, bell peppers and onion. Season with salt and pepper and let it cook for 7 min until the onion start to sweat. Turn heat down to low.
2. Then add the zucchini and the broccoli. Let it cook for 2 minutes.
3. Pour in the tomato sauce, broth and add the spices. Season it with a dash of salt and pepper. (I like to add the salt in little by little and taste test the broth later before adding the noodles) 
4. Bring to a boil then add lasagna noodles to the broth. Turn the heat down to low to let it simmer until noodles are tender. (Use the cook time on the package, usually under 10 minutes for the noodles to be done)
5. Gently stir as the noodles continue to cook. When it’s done, remove from the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes. If using the ricotta topping, mix the cheese with the dried basil and add a dash of salt. (taste test if more salt is needed)
6. Serve immediately when done and top with a dollop of the ricotta mixture. Enjoy!

Other serving suggestions and alternatives for Meatless Lasagna Soup 

This soup is pretty versatile for all meal plans! If you want to make this a vegan lasagna soup, simply omit the ricotta cheese topping or use vegan ricotta. 

If you don’t want to use crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce will work or you can also use fresh diced tomatoes.

You can top it with a 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella to replace the ricotta. Other great additions would be to top it with red pepper flakes. Or stir in fresh cilantro, basil or Italian parlsey or fresh garlic. 

I create my own spice blend in this lasagna soup recipe but you can use Italian seasoning or create your spice blend.

You can swap out vegetables or use more of the ones you love or less of the ones you aren’t crazy about.

Lentils would be really delicious in this as well!

If you want to make this lower carb, leave out the pasta noodles all together.

Helpful Tips For Making Vegetarian Lasagna Soup

I didn’t use tomato paste for this as I didn’t think it was needed. When cooking the noodles directly into the soup, it will thicken up. 

My suggestion is if you aren’t enjoying this on the same day as you cook it, or you want to enjoy this over a few days, cook the noodles separately and add as needed.

Storage and reheating

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. You can freeze this soup as well for up to 3 months in a freezer safe container. I suggest if you are freezing this, leave out the pasta noodles and add them later when you reheat.

What To Serve With Vegetarian Lasagna Soup

Warm crescent rolls or french bread. A vibrant green salad would also be a great side dish to have with this soup.

Recipe inspiration

I love creating healthy recipes that are easy, filling and toddler friendly. This fit the bill! My toddler has gotten better about eating different foods, but I still struggle to get him to eat veggies. With this soup, he eats them right up! 

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