One Pot Lasagna Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian Sausage
• 1 medium Yellow Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 6 cups Chicken Broth
• 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 1 tsp Dried Basil
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano
• 8 sheets Lasagna Noodles
• 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
• 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella
• 2 cups Fresh Spinach(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large Dutch oven or pot, brown the Italian sausage over medium-high heat until fully cooked, breaking it into small crumbles.

2. 2

   Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent, then stir in the minced garlic for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Stir in the tomato paste, dried basil, and dried oregano, cooking for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.

4. 4

   Pour in the chicken broth and crushed tomatoes, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil.

5. 5

   Break the lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces and add them to the pot, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.

6. 6

   Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the noodles are tender.

7. 7

   Stir in the fresh spinach (if using) until wilted, then taste and season with salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Serve hot in bowls topped with a generous dollop of ricotta cheese and a sprinkle of mozzarella.