Tastes Like Lasagna Soup
Shared with me by: Danielle (daughter-in-law)
Serve with Breadsticks if desired
Ingredients
- 2 t. olive oil
- 1.25 lb. package of Italian turkey sausages, casings removed (Jenni-O Hot Italian Turkey Sausage)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 med. green pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 32 oz. chicken stock (Kitchen Basics)
- 15 oz. tomato sauce
- 14-1/2 oz. can petite diced tomatoes
- 1/2 t. salt
- 1/4 t. crushed red pepper
- 1/2 c. chopped fresh basil
- 4 oz. broken whole-wheat or regular lasagna noodles (about 6 noodles)
- 3 Tbls. grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 c. reduced fat shredded mozzarella or Italian blend cheese
Instructions
Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven. Add the sausage, onion, green pepper and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is crumbled and browned. Drain fat.
Add the broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, salt, crushed red pepper and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until the flavors are blended, about 30 minutes.
Add the broken noodles; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the soup thickens slightly and the noodles are tender (12 minutes).
Remove from heat; stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
NOTE: You could also substitute hot or sweet Italian pork sausage.