Cheeeesy Lasagna Soup

Che~Sara`'s Note:

Cheesy YUMMY lasagna soup recipe given to me by Mary Christen at my Bridal Shower! SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• Total Time: 27 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 22 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups water
• 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil, undrained
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 cups uncooked mafalda pasta (mini-lasagna noodles)
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups italian style croutons
• 1 1/2-2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions:

1. Cook, beef, onion and garlic in dutch oven over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is tender.
2. Drain.
3. Stir in water, diced tomatoes and tomato paste until blended.
4. Stir in remaining ingredients except croutons and cheese.
5. Heat to boiling then reduce heat.
6. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes until pasta is tender.
7. Set oven to broil.
8. Pour hot soup into 6 oven-proof soup bowls or casseroles.
9. Top each with 1/4 cup croutons.
10. Sprinkle with cheese.
11. Broil soup with tops 3 to 4 inches from heat 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Reviews

[Denise!]

The whole family loved this soup. Although I'm not sure it's soup! It was very thick, more like goulash. I just used penne noodles and we didn't use the croutons as this is a texture issue with DH. I also added about 10 leaves of fresh basil and a bit of red wine. Will make again, very good.

[bake&decorate]

This is sooo yummy! You get to enjoy the taste of lasagna without having to spend a bunch of time making it. I use regular lasagna noodles and either break them up or cook them first, then cut them into strips. I also add lotsss of cheese, that's my favorite part. My family loves this and my husband's friends! Thanks for sharing.

[Boxergurl]

We thought this was really good! After it sat and cooled, it really thickened up and was more like a lasagna stew. That made it easier for me to take to work, so I didn't care. Thanks for sharing. Will definitely be making this again.