Tastes Like Lasagna Soup

2 teaspoons olive oil
1.25 pound ground turkey
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (32-ounce) container chicken broth
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1/8 cup italian seasoning
6 broken lasagna noodles

3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
8 breadsticks (optional)

Directions

• Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick saucepot or Dutch oven.
• Add the turkey, onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
• Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is crumbled and browned, 8 – 10 minutes.
• Add the broth, tomato sauce, salt, paprika, and black pepper.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are blended, about 20 minutes.
• Add the noodles; bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the soup thickens slightly and the noodles are tender, 10 – 12 minutes.
• Serve with the breadsticks and topped with cheese, if using.

Based off a Paula & Bobby Deen recipe found HERE.