Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup with Chicken and Mushrooms
INGREDIENTS
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3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts and/or thighs, with breasts cut into 2" to 3" pieces
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16 oz. sliced mushrooms
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1 c. chopped sun-dried tomatoes
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1 tsp. dried parsley
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1 tsp. dried thyme
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1/2 tsp. paprika
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1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
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1/4 tsp. cayenne
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2 bay leaves
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6 c. chicken stock
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1 28-oz. can tomato sauce
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2 to 3 T. tomato paste, to taste
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1 to 3 T. brown sugar, to taste
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kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
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1/2 c. finely chopped fresh basil leaves
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fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2" cubes (or substitute "Cheesy Yum" from original Lasagna Soup recipe)
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freshly shaved Parmesan, optional
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