I love fall weather—cool, crisp mornings and chilly evenings spent wrapped in sweaters. Perfect for soups, chilis and more. This light lasagna soup recipe is a family favorite and I hope you will give it a try.

Light lasagna soup

1 package ground chicken, 99 percent fat-free

1 package ground turkey, 99 percent fat-free

1 24-ounce can tomato sauce, no sugar added

36 ounces chicken broth

1/2 package lasagna noodles, noodles broken up

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend

1 small container part-skim ricotta cheese, for garnish

In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients except ricotta cheese.

Cook on high for 3 hours.

Serve with a dollop of ricotta cheese.

You can find the full recipe on my blog, Ever After in the Woods at  everafterinthewoods.com/light-lasagna-soup-recipe/

This soup is perfect to put in a slow cooker on a Sunday morning before you head out for football or soccer games, farmers markets or any type of harvest festival. 

If you are looking for cornstalks, pumpkins, hay bales or gourds, be sure to stop by Firehouse Antiques, located at 7 Mueller Rd. in Cochecton, NY for all the fall décor. The shop has a nice variety of items, as well as an awesome antique shop. Firehouse Antiques is open Thursdays through Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Firehouse Antiques offers a great variety of vintage toys, signs, crocks, tools and so much more—they truly have something for everyone!

The New Cochecton Youth Commission is holding a fall event for Cochecton youth on Saturday, October 29 at 11 a.m. It’s a fun day of trick-or-treating and other activities for Cochecton youth. This event is for Cochecton youth only and all Cochecton youth must be signed up in advance to participate. Contact Heather at 845/796-6976 with questions. 

The programs are funded in full or in part by the Sullivan County Youth Bureau.
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