Lasagna soup

I got this from a friends blog and it is so yummy and quick and tastes a ton like lasagna with no effort.

Lasagna Soup

1 lb ground chuck

1 onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 (32-ounce) box chicken broth

2 (14.5 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes

1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce

1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups broken lasagna noodles

1 (5-ounce) package grated Parmesan Cheese

1 (5.5-ounce) box Italian seasoned croutons

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1-In a large pot, combine ground chuck, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook over medium-high heat, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until beef is browned and crumbles. Drain well.

2-Stir in both, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, and alt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Add noodles, and simmer until noodles are tender. Stir in Parmesan cheese.

3-Preheat broiler. Ladle soup into 10 ovenproof bowls. Top with croutons; sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese. Broil soups, 6 inches from heat, 3 to 4 minutes, or until cheese is browned and bubbly. Serve immediately.