Sunday, April 21, 2019

High Protein Vegan Lasagna Soup


This thick and heart Lasagna Soup is packed with fiber plant based protein. Vegan and gluten free, is a comforting a satisfying meal in a bowl!
This thick and heart Lasagna Soup is packed with fiber plant based protein. Vegan and gluten free, is a comforting a satisfying meal in a bowl!

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil oil
  • 8oz portabella mushrooms, gills removed
  • 28oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup basil, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 28oz canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp dry thyme
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1-2 cups water or vegetable broth (see note)
  • 6 sheets Explore Cuisine Organic Green Lentil Lasagne,  broken into small pieces
  • 12 tbsp shredded vegan mozzarella cheese, divided (you can also use regular cheese)


INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Gently clean the dirt off the mushroom and chop them very small (you can use a food processor here). Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot. Add the chopped mushrooms and cook over medium high heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring often
  2. Add  the diced tomatoes, basil and garlic and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, nutritional yeast, thyme, onion powder, salt  and water bring to a boil. Add the lasagna sheet pieces and stir well. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes
  3.  Serve the soup hot, and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cheese on top