Lasagna Soup

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb bulk italian sausage
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 1 cup carrot, diced
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can italian-style stewed tomatoes, chopped
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup mafalda pasta or 1 cup campenelle pasta
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 cup provolone cheese or 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded (for garnish)
• 4 teaspoons thinly sliced fresh basil (for garnish)

Recipe

• 1 brown sausage in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. add onions and carrots; saute 3 minutes. stir in mushrooms and garlic, and saute another 3 minutes.
• 2 add broth, stewed tomatoes, and tomato sauce, and bring to a boil. drop in pasta and simmer until cooked, about 10 minutes, or according to package directions. stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
• 3 place 1/4 cup cheese into serving bowls and pour soup on top. garnish with parmesan and basil.