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