Lasagna Soup

This rich and hearty soup is perfect for those cold winter months. It’s lasagna in a bowl and it’s delicious!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Italian sausage

• 2 tbsp olive or avocado oil

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 6 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 28 oz can peeled tomatoes (San Marzano preferred)

• 7 cups chicken broth

• 2 tsp dried parsley

• 2 tsp dried oregano

• 2 tsp dried basil

• 1 tsp red pepper flakes

• 1.5 cups pasta (I use Sfoglini brand trumpet pasta)

• ½  cup heavy cream

• Salt/Pepper to taste

• 1 cup ricotta cheese

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a large pan, brown 1 lb Italian sausage

2. Once browned, remove from pan and add 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

3. Add 1 onion chopped. Let cook for approximately 5 minutes

4. Add 6 minced garlic cloves and let cook for 1-2 minutes

5. Add 2 tbsp tomato paste and incorporate into onion/garlic mixture

6. Add 28oz can of peeled tomatoes and gently break up tomatoes

7. Add 7 cups chicken broth

8. Add parsley, basil, oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper

9. Return browned Italian sausage to the pot

10. Add ½ heavy cream and stir

11. Add pasta noodles, bring to a boil

12. Reduce to medium/low heat and let it cook for 15 minutes or until pasta is soft

13. In a bowl, mix the ricotta, parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Chop the fresh basil.

14. Add your soup to a bowl and top with the ricotta cheese mixture and basil for garnish

15. Enjoy!