Monday, September 12, 2011

Lasagna Soup






Brown; Stir In:
1 lb. ground Italian sausage
2 cups onion, chopped
1 cup carrots diced or shredded
2 cups mushrooms
2 T. garlic, minced
Add; Stir In:
4 cups chicken broth
1 can chopped Italian-style stewed tomatoes (14 1/2 oz.)
1 cup Bowtie Pasta
2 cups of fresh spinach
4 t thinly sliced fresh basil
Serve Soup Over; Garnish With:
1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, diced

Brown sausage in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add onion and carrot; saute 3 minutes or until veggies are semi soft. Stir in mushrooms and garlic, and saute another 3 minutes.
Add broth and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Stir in the pasta and simmer until cooked, about 10 minutes (or according to package directions.) Add the spinach and cook about 1 minute until wilted.
To serve place cubes of cheese in each serving bowl, then ladle over to melt. Garnish with parmesan and basil.
Makes about 8 cups

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