Lasagna Soup

1 Tbls olive oil

1 lbs Jimmy dean sausage

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves crushed garlic

2 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

2 Tbls tomato paste

6 cups chicken broth

1 (28 ounce) crushed fire roasted tomatoes

2 bay leaves

salt and pepper to taste

8 ounces noodles (i used around 1 1/2 c dried noodles)

Sour cream or cottage cheese for garnish.

In a large soup pot, add olive oil and sausage, brown. Drain fat

Add onions, cook until soft.

Add garlic, cook a few minutes.

Add oregano and pepper flakes. cook a few minutes.

Add tomato paste, cook 1 minute

Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, bay leaves and salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer for 30 minutes.

Bring a pot of water to a boil, add noodles cook until al dente.

When soup has simmered for 30 minutes, add noodles and serve.

Add a dollop of sour cream or cottage cheese to the bowl of soup.