Welcome to the first Meatless Monday of 2015! It’s been so great connecting with you all and discovering so many great meatless recipes. This month, our focus is soups, stews and chili. That’s just a suggestion of course. Feel free to link up any meatless creation you’d like to share. Tina and I can’t wait to see what yumminess you will have this month.
This Lasagna Soup has all the yummy goodness of lasagna in an easy and filling soup sure to please even the meat eaters in your house. I’ve used “Beyond Meat” soy crumbles (you can use any brand) to add some protein. In my opinion they look just like ground beef in any recipe. This has become a family favorite with my kids. Hope you enjoy!
- 1 onion-diced
- 2 C Beyond Meat Veggie crumbles
- 1-2 garlic cloves crushed
- 4 C Vegetable stock
- 1 28 oz. Can of diced tomatoes lightly pureed
- 2 Tbl Tomato paste
- 1 red or yellow pepper diced
- 1 tbl oregano & basil
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp fennel seed, crushed
- salt & pepper to taste
- 8-10 lasagna noodles-broken into small pieces
- 8 oz light Ricotta cheese
- 1 C light mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz Parmesean cheese
- In a large soup pot-saute onion, peppers and garlic
- At the same time-cook broken lasagna noodles until al dente-reserving 1 cup of pasta water-set aside
- Add to stock pot:
- vegetable broth, tomatoes, veggie crumbles, paste, spices
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat add noodles and simmer at lease 20 min
- salt and pepper to taste
- Add in 1 C of reserved water if needed to reach desired consistency
- Combine the 3 cheeses in a small bowl
- Ladle soup into bowl and garnish with 1-2 Tbl of cheese mixture
Do you ever cook with soy crumbles? What’s your favorite soup?
Tina muir says
Yum! I LOVE the idea of lasagna soup, but I have never made it, now is the time to try, right? Excited for this years meatless monday!
Deborah Brooks says
It’s a great soup for the cold days ahead. Hope you like it. MM is going to be great this year!
Sara @ Lake Shore Runner says
I LOVE Lasagna – I had it twice over Christmas break. So I would love it in other forms too! I am going to try this out 🙂
My favorite soup is Chili, but only my moms. If we are talking generally it would be French Onion or Cream of Mushroom.
Happy Monday!
Deborah Brooks says
Well maybe you can snag one of those recipes from your mom and link it up. I love cream of mushroom too. This soup is great-lighter than traditional lasagna but still yummy.
Annmarie says
Whoop whoop for soup! It is so cold and chilly here I could go for a bowl of this right now!
Deborah Brooks says
It is really going to get cold this week! I love soup this time of year and sweatpants 🙂
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
This sounds like my kind of lasagna! I’m all about the flavors of lasagna, and this is the gift that keeps on giving!
Deborah Brooks says
It totally is! Perfect for this chilly weather-enjoy
Mary Beth Jackson says
WE are big soup eaters here. I have never tried the soy crumbles before. My hubby would want to use venison in this recipe for sure. Happy Monday!
Deborah Brooks says
Well if we don’t tell anyone I guess you could use meat. Would be fun to do a test and see if he noticed you used soy.
Chaitali says
Yum… I love lasagna but would have never thought of combining the flavors into a soup. My favorite soup is probably a corn chowder. We’re experimenting with a vegetable chowder tonight so I might be doing a post about it later this month if it works out well.
Deborah Brooks says
Awesome I would love to see it. I made a corn soup last night too so look for that later this month as well. Happy Monday!
Jennifer @ Running on Lentils says
Oh, yum! Definitely adding this to my must-try list! I like the theme of soups and stews for this month. It’s the perfect time of year for soup, so I’ll be sure to post one of those recipes next time.
Deborah Brooks says
It is the perfect time of year! Feel free to link up anything meatless of course. Those biscuits looked great!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
That soup looks yummy! I’d probably substitute meat for the soy crumbles, tho…my men would demand it.
Deborah Brooks says
Maybe you can sneak it in! They won’t notice 🙂
RFC says
Lasagna and soup are two items I would have never thought to put together! This looks really good, a great one for a cold winter night!
Deborah Brooks says
It’s perfect for sure! Hope you give it a try
Toni@runninglovingliving says
This looks delicious! I have not tried cooking with soy crumbles but I used to buy a morningstar farms lasagna that had soy sausage in it and it was delicious!
Deborah Brooks says
Oh it’s way better to make your own! They are really easy to cook with because you can throw them in frozen. I use them for everything.
Sarah says
This sounds delicious, I bet my oldest would love it! I love Beyond Meat! My oldest likes it better than meat, my youngest isn’t a fan of meat in general so she doesn’t like either but will eat some dishes with Beyond Meat. My husband well he likes his meat and isn’t a fan of the Chicken Free Chicken but will eat the beef crumbles.
Deborah Brooks says
Confession: my husband is a total carnivore! It makes for interesting meals around here. It’s so easy to cook with the soy crumbles-I love them.
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
Deconstructed lasagna! What a great idea! Saves you from all the time spent layering. I tried Beyond Meat once and thought it was really good. Yum yum!
Deborah Brooks says
Yes super easy just throw it all in a pot and voila!
Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
I have tried lasagna before w the fake meat and I thought it was very chewy. Maybe it was just the brand I got. May have to try the one you suggested.
Deborah Brooks says
There are many different brands. Beyond meat is probably my favorite for taste and texture. Morningstar is my second choice. Give it try!
Carly @ Fine Fit Day says
This sounds delicious and perfect for winter! I’ve never used soy crumbles before – I’ll have to give them a try.
Deborah Brooks says
They are really easy to sub in for any recipe. Hope you enjoy!
Elle says
Love homemade soup. I have some on the go right now too.
Deborah Brooks says
Soups are great this time of year are they? Hope you give it a try.
Kristy @Runaway Bridal Planner says
I love lasagna:) But have never heard of it as a soup, and I must say it looks fabulous. I am pinning this one, its a for sure to try!!! Thanks!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! It’s satisfying without the heaviness of an actual lasagna.
Nicola says
This looks fantastic! I’m definitely going to try this one out. Perfect comfort food for the cold weather still.
I went all out with a vegan recipe for mine – pretty tasty too!
Check it out: http://bit.ly/sweetpotatoandlentilsalad
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! It is the perfect soup for the cold days ahead. I guess you could leave off the cheese on top to go vegan. That’s why I can’t be Vegan I need cheese!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
I love lasagna but lasagna soup!? Even better! Can’t wait to add this to our dinner menu!
Deborah Brooks says
Awesome! I hope you enjoy it. Let me know if you make it.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
One of my favorite soup shops in ATL makes something like this! I love your lighter version – must try!
Deborah Brooks says
I hope you do! It’s fabulous 🙂
AlexandraFunFit says
I tried Beyond Meat at the IDEA Fitness convention and loved it so much that I now have about 6 bags in my freezer. This recipe looks great.
Deborah Brooks says
It’s good stuff isn’t it?! Hope you enjoy
Becca @ The Earthlings Handbook says
Sounds delicious! A thrifty option in place of ground beef is garbanzo beans (chickpeas); just semi-mash them with a potato masher and pull out any big pieces of skin. They are great in this pasta sauce.
Deborah Brooks says
You could certainly try that too and see how it comes out. Happy cooking
Courtney @ Running For Cupcakes says
I’ve never had lasagna soup but this looks sooo good! I’m definitely going to have to try it when it gets colder around here!
Deborah Brooks says
It’s certainly gotten colder around here this week! Perfect time for some soup
Stephanie (@FitMomTraining) says
This looks amazing! I love, love, love lasagna but hubby isn’t always too keen on leftovers. I definitely think he’d love a soup version!
Deborah Brooks says
Awesome! Hope you give it a try 🙂
Rachel says
Okay seriously… yet ANOTHER fantastic meatless recipe! How do you do it!? Love it. I love lasagna too… I will HAVE to try this! 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
oh I think you and your crew would love it! Let me know if you give it a try!
elena says
Yay for soup (as I realize that I should have made some in preparation for the impending snow!)! Looks delicious!
Deborah Brooks says
oh yea a great snow day meal for sure! Next time?!
Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy says
looks like comfort food!! delicious!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! You could certainly make it gluten free by using a rice pasta noodle. Comfort food indeed!
Kerri Olkjer says
It is so cold here right now. You’ve no idea how good this looks, LOL.
Deborah Brooks says
I know it just got really cold huh? You may have to make it tomorrow!
Stephanie says
I LOVE lasagna and I love soup! What a perfect combination! I have never used soy crumbles. But this is a great reason to! Thanks for this idea.
Deborah Brooks says
It is really good and my whole family was happy to eat it which rarely happens around here!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says
Yumm, this looks delicious. I LOVE lasagna, but it’s so heavy and time consuming to put together. This looks like a great alternative!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! I think you would like it 🙂
Mattie @ Comfy & Confident says
Yum!! Lasagna soup sounds like something even my husband would eat!
Deborah Brooks says
I think he would! Mine did and that never happens! Thanks for stopping by
MCM Mama says
This sounds really good. I’m not a fan of “fake” meats, so I might try the garbanzo bean suggestion above or maybe navy beans (or some sort to actual meat, shhh.)
Deborah Brooks says
I won’t tell anyone! You could try ground turkey
Diatta @ Femme Fitale Fit Club says
I think you need to start a FOOD BLOG. Your eats look awesome each and every time. WOW!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks so much! Never expected that to be my thing.I’m enjoying the recipe creating
Coco says
Neat recipe! I like how the cheese is added separately.
Deborah Brooks says
It’s great bc it works well with leftovers that way. Hope you give it a try.
Sharon says
Yum! Sounds great, especially with the cold weather coming this week!!
Deborah Brooks says
I know it’s freezing huh? Great comfort soup.
Akaleistar says
The soup looks delicious and wonderful for a cold night!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! It is perfect for this week’s weather.
Sandra Laflamme says
I love this twist on lasagna. How did you like the fennel in the soup? I haven’t tried soy crumbles, what do you like about them?
Deborah Brooks says
The fennel was great. In this small amount it didn’t really seem too noticeable. I like the soy crumbles bc they add a ton of protein and give a heartier feel to the soup. I’ve been a vegetarian my whole life so I can’t attest to how “meatlike” they are but my family likes them and they eat meat.
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says
Lasagna soup! What a great idea! I’ve been looking for more soup recipes to experiment with.
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! I will be featuring soups and stews all month long so stop in and check them out.
Smitha @ FauxRunner says
I’m vegetarian but I dont cook with soy because .. well ..because it is soy. Also, I never grew up using it and so I try to stay away.
Deborah Brooks says
I am sure you could make it and use beans instead of the soy. If you do, let me know how you like it. 🙂
Lynda@fitnessmomwinecountry says
I just saw this link up Deborah, how fun. My most fave type of meal EVER is soup. Any kind, anytime, anywhere, any season. Soup, soup, soup. I added a tasty one on the link and have a soup section on the blog. Now to check out these other tasty recipes 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
Awesome so glad to have you join us too! I love soup this time of year too although it’s a lot colder here 🙂 heading over to check yours out
Natalie says
I love lasagna so much, but have never tried a soup! It looks fantastic. I will definitely make this for the fam. Thanks!! 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
Great I hope your family likes it!