Thursday's Eats ~ Lasagna Soup

Lasagna Soup...I'd never heard of such a thing until I saw this recipe on Finding Joy In My Kitchen, one of my new favorite blogs to visit.  When I saw it, I instantly bookmarked it for later.  It has great flavor and is a nice change from traditional soup or traditional lasagna :)

Cheesy Spinach Lasagna Soup

1/2 lb. Italian turkey sausage (I used Publix Greenwise Chicken Italian Sausage)
2 T minced onion
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 can petite diced tomatoes
1 C tomato sauce
2 C fresh spinach
4 C chicken broth
2 tsp. basil
2 tsp. oregano
salt and pepper, to taste
1 C tortellini {whole wheat, preferred} (I used frozen mini raviolis)
if desired, an additional 1/2 C pasta (I used whole wheat rotini)
1/8 C mozzarella cheese, diced into small cubes (I used shredded mozzarella)

First, brown the Italian sausage in a large stockpot.  Add in the minced garlic and onion and cook until the Italian sausage is done.  Drain any excess grease.  

Then, add in the tomatoes {undrained}, tomato sauce, and chicken broth.  Add in the spices.  Bring the soup to a light boil and then reduce to a simmer. 

Simmer the soup for 30 minutes or longer.  Then, add in the spinach, ravioli and pasta.  Allow these to cook for about 20 minutes while the pasta cooks slowly at a simmer.  Remove from the heat.

Serve warm with mozzarella cheese on top.


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