Tastes Like Lasagna Soup

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen, 2008

Show: Paula's PartyEpisode: Italian Party

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (57)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(57)

Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 to 10 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 45 min

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Ingredients

1 pound ground chuck
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
1 (32-ounce) box chicken broth
2 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups broken lasagna noodles
1 (5-ounce) package grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Garlic Crostini, recipe follows

Garlic Crostini:

1 thin French baguette
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves smashed garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a large Dutch oven, combine ground chuck, onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until beef is browned and crumbles. Drain well.

Stir in thyme, brown sugar, broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Add noodles, and simmer until noodles are tender. Stir in Parmesan cheese.

Preheat broiler. Ladle soup into 8 to 10 ovenproof bowls. Evenly sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Broil soups, 6-inches from heat, 3 to 4 minutes, until cheese is browned and bubbly. Add a garlic crostini slice on top. Serve immediately.

For the garlic crostini:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Cut bread into 1/4-inch round slices. Place on baking sheet and brush each slice with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper; place in oven and bake until golden and crisp, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Rub each side with smashed garlic cloves.

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louise rock hill, SC 01-30-2010
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VERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRY GOOD!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I make a double batch of this soup at the first of every month and freeze it.I just love it.
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Greg Newberry, FL 01-21-2010
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Yummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Wow, I wasn't sure I was buying how you make soup taste like lasagna but this recipe nails it. It was easy to fix and the... wife and I loved it. Of course we didn't have oven safe bowls in order to melt/brown the cheese on top but even just sprinkling the cheese on top made it quite tasty. If you like lasagna, you're gonna love this soup.Read more
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Melissa Welch, WV 01-03-2010
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THIS SOUP HATER LOVES THIS SOUP!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Wow, where do I begin? First off, I HATE almost every soup there is. I'm just not a soup person. But then this morning I... found this recipe by accident and read it to my husband. After church today, I called him and he told me that he had made it and that "I think you'll really like this." Sure he's said that before about a lot of things. Then I walked through the front door and the smell was inviting and divine. I sat down and took my first bite - heaven on earth!!! He didn't add as many noodles or cheese, and used 93% lean ground beef because we are watching our weight. For anyone out there who is like me, and doesn't like almost all soups, try this. I really think you'll love it. Read more
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mardi Virden, IL 12-27-2009
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BEST SOUP EVER!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this soup is so easy to make but sooooooooo yummy! the only change i made was substituting small whole wheat pasta for the... broken lasagna noodles - not for taste but more for ease of eating. i make this soup at least once a month - sometimes more often. thanks paula for this great recipe.Read more
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ANN Panama City, FL 11-28-2009
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BEYOND AWESOME!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this several times for my family and it has been a winner each time. I could never have imagined a soup or stew... to turn out this well. This will continue be a keeper at our house. You can't go wrong with this recipe. Thanks again Paula we love it as usual. Ann Panama City FLRead more
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Chantel Vallejo, CA 10-26-2009
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healthier version--but still a definite five star
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have to say...this is so easy to make and sooooo soooo yummy. This is a keeper recipe!!! I have been in the mood to try... some soups out, and this is the first one I LOVE! I used ground turkey instead of chuck and I used wheat lasagna noodles--just to make it healthier! SO GOOD. And, if you don't want to broil the cheese on top, it is still excellent just spread on top and melted by the heat of the soup! Don't pass this one up!Read more