Spicy Vodka Sauce Lasagna Soup 1 lb spicy Italian sausage, casings removed 1/2 lb ground beef (optional, just added for more protein) 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 1 small onion, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp red pepper flakes (or less if too spicy!) 1/4 cup vodka 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes 4 cups chicken bone broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces 2 cups fresh spinach Salt & black pepper, to taste Toppings: Mozzarella cheese, ricotta, basil, parmesan, olive oil, more red pepper flakes Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Season generously with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add 1 tbsp butter, then an onion and garlic- sauté 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in tomato paste and red pepper flakes, cooking for 2 minutes. Pour in vodka and stir, scraping the bottom of the pot. Let it cook down for 1–2 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes and chicken bone broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Stir in broken lasagna noodles and cook for about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Lower heat and stir in cream. Add spinach then taste and season with salt and black pepper/red pepper flakes. Serve: Ladle into bowls, top with ricotta, Parmesan, fresh basil, red pepper, and olive oil. ENJOY!!! #easyrecipes #lasagnasoup #soupseason #soupszn #spicyvodka
