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One-Pot Lasagna Soup

This easy-to-make soup has the comforting goodness of lasagna- but without the complicated preparation. It’s also a lighter riff on the classic layered pasta dish that’s made hearty with lentils and vegetables. Full of Mediterranean flavors like oregano basil, and garlic, the aromatic broth is enhanced by red wine. (Though Adventist traditionally don’t drink wine, some do use it in cooking)

One-Pot Lasagna Soup

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Ingredients

Extra-virgin olive oil, for sautéing
1 medium onion, diced
3 cups vegetable broth, or a combination of 1 1/2 cups water and 1 1/2 cups broth
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dried brown lentils
One 28- ounce can diced tomatoes, with liquid
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 tablespoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 pound lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
Salt and white pepper (optional)
Tofu ricotta * or cashew cream
Basil Leave for garnish

Directions

In a large soup pot, saute the onion in olive oil until tender, about 6-8 minutes.
Place next four ingredients (vegetables broth, garlic, lentils, and tomatoes) into the pot. Bring it to a boil and then reduce to medium low heat to simmer for 20 minutes.
Stir in wine, herbs, and spices and simmer for 20 more minutes.
While the broth is simmering, cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions.
Add lasagna noodles to the soup; add salt and pepper to taste.
remove from heat and ladle into individual bowls.
Serve with generous dollop of tofu ricotta or cashew cream and garnish with basil.