04-24-2008, 04:14 PM
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| Administrator GCB Senior Citizen   Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The hearts of women everywhere. Age: 28
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Rep Power: 47  | Lasagna Soup Lasagna Soup 1 pound bulk Italian sausage 2 cups diced onions 1 cup diced carrots 2 cups sliced mushrooms 5 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 4 cups chicken broth 14 1/2 ounce can fire roasted crushed tomatoes 10 ounces tomato sauce 1 cup dry campanelle pasta 2 cups chopped fresh spinach 4 ounces diced provolone cheese 1 ounce fresh grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sliced fresh basil In a dutch oven over medium-high, add sausage and cook until browned - crumble the sausage as you go with a wooden spoon. Add the onions and carrots - cook 3 minutes. Mix in the garlic, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper - cook 1 minute. Pour in the broth, crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil and add in the pasta. Simmer soup until the pasta has cooked. Mix in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted - about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. To serve - place 1 ounce of diced provolone in the bottom of 4 bowls. Evenly divide the soup between the 4 bowls. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan and basil |
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