Lasagna Soup

This was one of those hearty soups that you just love to cook up on a cold fall or winter day! :) It tasted wonderful and warmed us all up. I love that you just add the noodles instead of having to cook them up before hand. Saves a step and some dishes!!

Lasagna Soup
(recipe found in Taste of Home Healthy)

1 pound lean ground beef
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) reduced sodium beef broth
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup frozen corn
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

In a large saucepan, cook the beef, green pepper, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, tomato paste, italian seasoning and pepper. Bring to a boil. Stir in pasta. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Serves: 8
Points: 5 per 1 1/3 cup servings