"Every fall and winter, our staff has a soup rotation. I have modified this recipe so I can prep it the night before and put it in the slow cooker in the morning. My colleagues love it! —Sharon Gerst, North Liberty, Iowa..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 medium carrots, chopped
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2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
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2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes
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1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
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6 lasagna noodles, broken into 1-inch pieces
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2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
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1 cup cubed or shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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Thinly sliced fresh basil, optional