Ingredients
To create this soul-warming dish, you’ll need a handful of simple ingredients that come together beautifully. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey (or chicken for a lighter option)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Feel free to experiment with substitutions—use kale instead of spinach, or swap ricotta for cream cheese if that’s more your style. Cooking is a personal journey, and I encourage you to make this soup your own.
Instructions
Let’s dive into the step-by-step process of bringing this cozy soup to life:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot, sautéing until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the dried basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes, cooking for another minute to release the herbs’ aromas.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the broken lasagna noodles and cook until they are al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and flour until smooth. Slowly add this mixture to the pot, stirring constantly to avoid lumps, and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the fresh spinach to the soup, stirring until wilted. Incorporate the ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
One tip from my kitchen: If you have a little extra time, let the soup sit for a few minutes after you finish cooking. The flavors meld together beautifully, offering a more cohesive taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International