This version stays loyal to all the tomato-y flavors and big bites of wavy noodles you expect in a 5-star lasagna soup.
– ground Italian turkey sausage – yellow or sweet onion – garlic cloves – butternut squash cubes – dried basil – dried parsley – dried oregano – dried thyme
Add sausage and onion. Crumble and sauté until sausage is cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and stir for 1 minute.
Scatter butternut squash over sausage. Add seasonings on top of the squash. Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth, then crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. DO NOT STIR.
While the soup cooks, make the Cheese Topping by stirring all of the ingredients together in a small bowl.
When cooking is complete, use a quick release. Stir the spinach into the soup to wilt.
Stir in the remaining 2 cups of chicken broth for a thinner soup. To serve, ladle into bowls and top with a scoop of cheese topping.