LASAGNA SOUP

292 Cals 22.5 Protein 29.5 Carbs 10 Fats
PREP TIME:
10 mins
COOK TIME:
50 mins
TOTAL TIME:
1 hr
YIELD:6 SERVINGS
COURSE:Soup
CUISINE:Italian
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INGREDIENTS
cooking spray
14 oz sweet Italian chicken sausage, casing removed
1/2 onion, chopped
2 crushed cloves garlic
4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, divided
3 cups low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth*
2 1/2 cups water
2 cups quick marinara sauce
2 bay leaves
fresh cracked black pepper
6 oz broken lasagna noodles, whole wheat or gluten free*
For topping:
6 tbsp part skim shredded mozzarella cheese*
1/2 cup part skim ricotta cheese
3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh basil chiffonade
INSTRUCTIONS
Stove Top Directions:
Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, spray with oil and add the sausage; cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks with a wooden spoon about 4 to 5 minutes.
Add the chopped onion and crushed garlic and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the parsley, broth, water, marinara sauce, bay leaves and fresh black pepper and bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer about 30 minutes.
In a medium bowl combine the ricotta, parmesan, and 2 tbsp parsley and mix.
Add the broken pasta and cook uncovered according to package directions.
Divide between 6 bowls and top each with 2 tbsp ricotta cheese mixture, mozzarella, fresh cracked pepper and fresh basil on top.
Slow Cooker Directions:
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, spray with oil and add the sausage; cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks with a wooden spoon about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chopped onion and crushed garlic and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Transfer to the slow cooker and add the parsley, broth, water, marinara sauce, bay leaves and fresh black pepper. Cover and set the slow cooker to low 8 hours or high 4 hours.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine the ricotta, parmesan, and 2 tablespoons of the parsley and mix well; set aside until the soup is ready.
About 30 minutes before the soup is ready, remove the bay leaves and add the broken pasta, cover and cook until the pasta is cooked, about 30 minutes. Divide between 6 bowls and top each with 2 tbsp ricotta cheese mixture, mozzarella, fresh cracked pepper and fresh basil on top.
Instant Pot Directions:
Press saute on the Instant Pot and spray with oil. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks with a wooden spoon about 4 to 5 minutes.
Add the chopped onion and crushed garlic and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Press cancel to shut off.
Add the parsley, broth, water, marinara sauce, bay leaves and fresh black pepper; cover and cook high pressure 15 minutes.
In a medium bowl combine the ricotta, parmesan, and 2 tbsp parsley and mix. Set aside.
Use the natural or the quick release method, then open the pot. Add the broken pasta, cover and cook high pressure 3 minutes. Use the quick release method to open the pot.
Divide between 6 bowls and top each with 2 tbsp ricotta cheese mixture, mozzarella, fresh cracked pepper and fresh basil on top.
NOTES
*check labels for gluten free
Serving: 11/3 cup, Calories: 292kcal, Carbohydrates: 29.5g, Protein: 22.5g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 9.5g, Cholesterol: 63.5mg, Sodium: 747.5mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 2.5gBlue Smart Points:7Green Smart Points:9Purple Smart Points:5Points +:8Steam box asia asianfood card china cultural culture deco decoration dish drawing food illustration japan lifestyle poster recipe steamfood streetfood

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