Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 8 hours

Total time: 8 hours 10 mins

Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Italian sausage links, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 large onions, diced
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1-6 ounce can tomato paste
• 2–14 ounce cans diced tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 cups chicken broth
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 10 ounces curly pasta (fusilli)
• Ricotta and mozzarella cheeses for topping

Directions:

In a large slow cooker, combine all ingredients except pasta and cheeses. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6.

In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add in pasta.

When ready to serve, preheat broiler. Spoon soup into oven-proof bowls. Top each bowl with a dollop of ricotta and a sprinkling of mozzarella. Place under broiler for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is hot and melted.