Tastes Like Lasagna Soup

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This soup is delicious served with garlic bread. Recipe is from paula deen.

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Steps

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In large dutch oven , combine ground beef , onion , bell pepper and garlic.

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Cook over medium -high heat , 8-10 minutes , stirring occasionally until beef is browned and crumbles.

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Drain.

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Stir in broth , diced tomatoes , tomato sauce , brown sugar , italian seasoning and salt.

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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

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Reduce heat , and simmer 15 minutes.

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Add noodles and simmer until noodles are tender.

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Stir in parmesan cheese.

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Preheat broiler.

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Ladle soup into 10 ovenproof bowls.

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Top with croutons.

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Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese.

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Broil soups , 6 inches from heat , 3-4 minutes , or until cheese is browned and bubbly.

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Serve immediately.

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Ingredients

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lean ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, garlic cloves, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, brown sugar, italian seasoning, salt, lasagna noodles, parmesan cheese, seasoned croutons, mozzarella cheese