My kids love soup, so I always try different recipes. My friend gave me this recipe a few years ago and my kids love it.
2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 lbs Italian sausage
2 onions chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons oregano
1/2 teaspoon red peper flakes
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
6 cups chicken broth
2 Tablespoons tomato paste
8 oz fusilli pasta
1/2 cup finely chopped basil
8 oz. ricotta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch of Pepper
2 cups Shredded Mozzarella
1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat
2. Add sausage, and saute-breaking it up into small pieces
3. Drain excess fat
4. Add onions and saute for 6 minutes
5. Add garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes; saute for 1 min
6. Ass tomato paste and saute until paste turns a rusty brown color
7. Add tomatoes with juice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil
8. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes
9. Add pasta, increase heat to medium-high and boil the soup until pasta is tender to the bite
10. Stir in basil, season with salt and pepper to taste
11. In a small bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pinch of pepper
12. To serve, place about 1-1/2 tablespoons of Ricotta mixture in each bowl, sprinkle with mozzarella and ladle the soup on top.
Enjoy :o) This soup is perfect for a cold rainy Sunday