Book Club Lasagna Soup

https://lilluna.com/lasagna-soup-8/

This recipe comes from the above recipe. Maurene served it to us at our November 2018 book club.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 8

Calories 564 kcal

Author Lil' Luna

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb Italian Sausage
• 1 TB onion powder
• 4 tsp minced garlic
• 2 tsp crushed red pepper
• 2 TB tomato paste
• 28 oz can diced roasted tomatoes - blended if you have my husband
• 6 c chicken broth
• 1/2 c basil leaves
• salt and pepper to taste
• 16 oz bowtie pasta

CHEESE MIXTURE

• 8 oz ricotta - might try with cottage cheese
• 1/2 c parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp salt
• pinch of pepper
• 1 c mozzarella as garnish

HOW TO MAKE LASAGNA SOUP:

1. Start off by browning the sausage in the olive oil for about 6-8 minutes. Add the seasonings and cook for 1 additional minute. Then add the tomato paste and stir.
2. Add diced tomatoes, basil, and chicken stock, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. While the soup is simmering, cook the noodles according to packaged directions.
4. In a small bowl, mix all cheese ingredients.
5. Once the noodles are finished cooking, strain them and add to the soup. Or if you make large amounts you can serve the soup, noodles, and cheese each seperately.

To serve, add a small dollop of the cheese mix to the bottom of your bowl and slowly add soup. Garnish with mozzarella and basil if you like!