"This slow cooker lasagna soup is a lighter healthier version of Paula Deen's Taste Like Lasagna soup that I adapted for the slow cooker. It's an easy and delicious way to satisfy a craving for lasagna...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound Italian turkey or chicken sausage, casings removed
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1 cup chopped onion
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1 green or red bell pepper, chopped (I used a combination)
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1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
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3 cloves garlic, minced (I used 3 teaspoons jarred)
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 can (14 to 15 ounces) tomato sauce
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1 can (14 to 15 ounces) petite diced tomatoes
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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3 ounces broken whole-wheat lasagna noodles (about 3 to 4 noodles)
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1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
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1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
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3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese