Cheesy lasagna soup

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsGround Beef
1mediumOnion, sliced
2largesGreen Peppers, cut 1-inch pcs
2Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
4cupsWater
2cansCanned Diced Tomatoes, * see note
6ouncesTomato Paste
2cupsMafalda, Mini-Lasagna/4 oz
1tablespoonBrown Sugar, packed
teaspoonItalian Seasoning, crumbled
¼teaspoonPepper
cupItalian-Style Bread Crumbs
cupPart-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, 6 oz

Directions

Cook beef, onion, bell peppers, and garlic in Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown and onion is tender; drain. Stir in water, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste until blended. Stir in remaining ingredients except croutons and cheese. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occasionlly, until pasta is tender.

Set oven control to broil. Pour hot soup into 6 ovenproof soup bowls or casseroles. Top each with ¼ cup croutons. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil soup with tops 3-4 inches from heat 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Posted to FOODWINE Digest 11 Dec 96 Recipe by: Betty Crocker Soup, Chili, and Bread Booklet From: Lyn Belisle <belisle@...> Date: Thu, 12 Dec 1996 05:42:34 -0600