Vegetarian Crockpot Lasagna Soup

Ingredients (22)

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion , diced
• 4 cloves garlic , minced or pressed
• 2 cups brown mushrooms , sliced
• 2 zucchinis , sliced
• 1 28 ounce can DeLallo crushed tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons DeLallo tomato paste
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 6 ounces DeLallo lasagna noodles
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• For the ricotta cheese topping:
• 8 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese , shredded
• 1/4 cup parsley , chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves , chopped
• generous pinch of kosher salt