Healthy Lasagna Soup {GF, Low Calorie}

Healthy Lasagna Soup recipe is packed with protein, vegetables and fiber for a delicious and flavorful low calorie and gluten free pasta soup. This healthy soup recipe is a family favorite and simple to make! Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Soup is delicious. Pasta is delicious. Pasta soup is doubly delicious! I know you and your family will love this lasagna soup recipe. It's made with simple ingredients that are satisfying and filling in a balanced and low calorie way!

What Makes This Lasagna Soup Healthier

Everyone tries to avoid carbs when losing weight. I always hear from my clients that they are trying to avoid carbs. Studies show you can lose weight on a high carb or low carb diet (this is in my free weight loss course).

The truth is carbs are not the real issue when it comes to weight loss. Calories are. You need a calorie deficit to lose weight. But... as with everything when it comes to health, we need balance.

Carbs balanced with protein and fat along with a calorie deficit is the combination most women miss when it comes to weight loss. So, instead of upright avoiding carbs (unless you have a medical condition warranting that), look for balance in every meal or snack you eat!

This lasagna soup recipe is not only low in calories, but it also has the balance you want. Here's more details why this lasagna soup recipe is better for you!

• Right Amount of Protein - None of the clients I've ever worked for have been eating the right amount of protein. This recipe has 26 grams of protein per serving which is great!
• Lower Calories - This recipe has 318 calories per serving. It's also BALANCED with the right amount of protein, fat and carbs. When eating lower calorie, you always want that balance!
• Lower Fat - This recipe has 6 total grams of fat per serving. You could easily add another tablespoon of olive oil to this recipe or use a higher fat ground meat and it would still be low fat.
• Gluten Free - This recipe is made gluten free.

Lasagna Soup Ingredients

Here's what you need to make this low calorie lasagna soup recipe! You will also need a large pot (I used my Dutch oven for this recipe). See the substitutions section below for making this Paleo, low carb and swapping ingredients.

• Ground turkey or lean ground beef
• White Onion
• Zucchini
• Garlic
• Chicken Broth
• Olive Oil
• Marinara Sauce
• Italian Seasoning
• Gluten Free Lasagna Noodles - additional pasta options are below!
• Salt and Pepper
• Fresh Basil for Garnish

How To Make Lasagna Soup Healthy

This lasagna soup recipe is so simple to make and comes together very quickly. I made this recipe on the stovetop using my Dutch oven. See below for instructions for making this in an Instant Pot or slow cooker.

This lasagna soup recipe is gluten free, but if you do not need to avoid gluten you can certainly use traditional lasagna noodles. See the substitutions section below for more info on this!

To make lasagna soup on the stovetop, start by adding a splash of broth to the bottom of your pot heated to medium heat with the olive oil, garlic, onion and zucchini.

Cook the veggies 2-3 minutes then add the ground turkey. Breaking up the turkey as it cooks in the pot. Add the marinara sauce, remaining broth, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to the pot then cook for 7 minutes to warm.

Break the lasagna noodles into 2-inch pieces then add the noodles to the pot, cover and cook 5 minutes or until the noodles are cooked. Garnish with fresh basil and serve!

How To Make Lasagna Soup In the Instant Pot

To make gluten free lasagna soup in the Instant Pot, start by sautéing the vegetables with the olive oil and splash of broth using the saute function.

Next add the ground turkey to the pot. Cook the meat until no longer pink while breaking it up with a spatula. Add the remaining ingredients including the lasagna to the pot. Place the lid on the Instant Pot, turn the valve to sealing. Cover and cook on high pressure for 3 minutes.

Allow the pot to natural release for 5 minutes before turning the valve to venting and removing the cover. Stir the ingredients, garnish with basil and serve!

How To Make Lasagna Soup In A Slow Cooker

To make gluten free lasagna soup in a slow cooker, place all the ingredients in a slow cooker except the noodles. Cover the pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high 4-6 hours.

The last 30-minutes of cooking, place the noodles in the pot to cook. Stir the ingredients and break up the meat if needed. Garnish with basil and serve!

What Lasagna Noodles To Use For Lasagna Soup

I used these gluten free lasagna noodles for this recipe. I've also used these lentil lasagna noodles for this recipe which are gluten free, higher in protein and higher in fiber.

When it comes to any pasta, I always recommend my clients choose one that is higher fiber. White and whole wheat are not that high in fiber and very little protein. You can use them in this recipe, but they are not as nutritious as the plant-based varieties.

Higher fiber and higher protein pastas are the plant-based ones that use edamame, black beans, lentils, chickpeas etc. I always recommend you try them before adding them to a recipe. Everyone's tastebuds are different and you may have to try many before finding one you like.

You do not have to use gluten free lasagna for this recipe. If you are looking for a lower carb lasagna or pasta for this soup, I recommend using this low carb brand or this other low carb brand. You can also use grain free Paleo almond flour lasagna.

Substitutions For Lasagna Soup Recipe

Here's the substitutions I recommend for this lasagna soup recipe. Keep in mind that when you make substitutions or changes to the recipe, it does change the nutrition data that you see in the recipe below.

• Ground Turkey - Any ground protein will work in this recipe. Lean ground beef, ground chicken or ground pork.
• Zucchini - Summer squash or spaghetti squash could be substituted.
• Vegetables - Spinach, kale, bell peppers would all make wonderful additions to this soup recipe. Feel free to add non-starchy vegetables!
• Lasagna - You can use gluten free lasagna, regular lasagna, plant-based lasagna, Paleo almond flour lasagna or low carb lasagna.
• Marinara - Any marinara sauce can be used in this recipe.
• Broth - Chicken broth, beef broth, vegetable broth or stock may be used.

About Megan

Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.