Soup's On

I realize it is spring, and soup may be the last thing on your mind, but try this recipe I got from a friend.

I have only cooked a handful of times since Holden was born, and I've made this at least twice. I love this soup for many reasons. I can make it with out chopping anything, but then you sacrifice the onion, but I'm convinced this doesn't make a huge difference in flavor. It is delicious, healthy, and Jack will eat it. Finally, I think it is the soup version of my lasagna. Really, give it a try!

TURKEY VEGGIE SOUP

1 pkg. Jenny-O turkey sausage (hot)

1 large onion

1 C sliced carrots (I use half bag of frozen sliced carrots)

2 C sliced mushrooms

1 T. minced garlic

1 1/2 Lg. can chicken broth

1 Can Italian stewed tomatoes

1 Can tomato sauce

1 Cup small pasta shells

2 Cups fresh spinach

Squeeze sausage out of its casing, and brown in large pot or dutch oven. Add onion and carrots; saute 3 minutes, stir in mushrooms and garlic, saute 3 more minutes. Add broth, stewed tomatoes, and tomato sauce, bring to a boil. Drop in pasta and simmer until cooked (about 10 minutes) stir in spinach until wilted.

Serve with grated Parmesan.