Tastes Like Lasagna Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (32 ounce) box chicken broth
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups broken lasagna noodles
1 (5 ounce) package parmesan cheese, grated
1 (5 1/2 ounce) box italian seasoned croutons
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Preparation

In large Dutch oven, combine ground beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook over medium -high heat, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until beef is browned and crumbles; drain.
Stir in broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, brown sugar, Italian seasoning and salt.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
Add noodles and simmer until noodles are tender.
Stir in Parmesan cheese.
Preheat broiler.
Ladle soup into 10 ovenproof bowls.
Top with croutons; sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese.
Broil soups, 6 inches from heat, 3-4 minutes, or until cheese is browned and bubbly.
Serve immediately.