MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Lasagna Soup Categories: Soups, Italian, Vegetarian Yield: 6 Servings 1 tb Olive oil (15 ml) 1 Onion (150 g); diced 3 cl Garlic (9 g); minced 1 Carrot (60 g); diced 1 Bell pepper (120 g); diced 8 oz Vegan sausage (225 g); - crumbled 1 c Green lentils (190 g); - rinsed and drained 28 oz Can crushed tomatoes - (800 ml) 4 c Vegetable broth (950 ml) 1 ts Dried basil (1 g) 1 ts Dried oregano (1 g) 1/2 ts Red pepper flakes (0.5 g) Salt and black pepper; - to taste 8 oz Lasagna noodles (200 g); - broken into smaller pieces 1 c Vegan mozzarella cheese - (115 g); shredded 1 c Vegan ricotta (225 g) 1/2 c Vegan parmesan cheese - (50 g); more for garnish Fresh basil; for garnish Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Lasagna soup is mega cheesy, fantastically filling, and loaded with Italian-inspired flavours. A trio of vegan cheeses take it over the top! Soup: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, garlic, carrot, and bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 to 7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Add vegan sausage and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until it starts to brown. Stir in the green lentils, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook covered for 15 to 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Add the broken lasagna noodles to the pot and cook according to the package directions (usually about 8 gto 10 minutes) until they are tender. Serve: Mix all cheeses in a medium bowl to make the topping. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each bowl with a generous amount of cheese mixture and a sprinkle of vegan parmesan. Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Recipe by Jessica Hylton Recipe FROM: MMMMM