Cheesy Lasagna Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Directions:

1. In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
2. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
3. Add the broken lasagna noodles and simmer for about 20 minutes or until noodles are tender.
4. Stir in the mozzarella cheese until melted. Remove from heat.
5. Serve the soup hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.