Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- A 32-ounce carton of chicken broth
- 2 (14.5 ounces) cans of petite diced tomatoes
- 15-ounce can of tomato sauce
- 2 cups broken lasagna noodles
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Preparation:
Start by browning and crumbling the ground beef in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and cook until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the minced garlic, ensuring it doesn’t burn. Drain any excess grease from the mixture and return it to the pot.
Season the beef mixture with ground thyme, Italian seasoning, salt, and brown sugar. Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir well to combine all ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer gently for 20 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
After 20 minutes, stir in the broken lasagna noodles. Let them simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The noodles will cook to perfection, absorbing the rich flavors of the soup.
Finally, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese to add a creamy, savory finish. Ladle the hearty lasagna soup into bowls and top each serving with a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Serve hot and enjoy this comforting, one-pot meal that combines all the flavors of classic lasagna in a cozy soup form!
