Contributed By: Suzannesmall
Suzannesmall
Here's a "soup-er" hearty meal that tastes like lasagna without all the preparation and cooking time. It's great served with a green salad and crusty bread. This speedy soup simmers in less than a half hour and tastes so good everyone will ask for more.
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Soups & Stews
Ingredients
1 lb. Ground beef
1 Medium onion, chopped
2 (14-1/2 oz.) cans diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz. ) can tomato sauce
1 (14-1/2 oz.) can beef broth
1 1/2 cups Water
1 tablespoon Brown sugar
2 teaspoons Dried basil
2 teaspoons Dried oregano
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Dried thyme
2 cups Mini lasagna noodles (American Beauty) or rotini pasta
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups Finely shredded mozzarella cheese
Preparation
Brown ground beef in dutchoven or stockpot; drain. Add onions, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir in beef broth, water, brown sugar and four spices listed. Bring to a boil and add mini lasagna noodles or pasta. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Garnish each bowl with mozzarella cheese. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Cook's Notes
Reduce the sodium in this dish with any or all of these options: use reduced-sodium beef broth, choose reduced-sodium tomato sauce and/or reduce or omit the teaspoon of added salt.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 301
;
Total Fat: 13 g
;
Saturated Fat: 6 g
;
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
;
Carbohydrates: 26 g
;
Protein: 22 g
;
Vitamin A: 194 RE
;
Vitamin C: 28 mg
;
Calcium: 221 mg
;
Sodium: 1000 mg
;
Iron: 3 mg
;
Fiber: 3 g