Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef or chicken
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup whole wheat pasta or lasagna noodles, broken
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook ground meat over medium heat until browned. Add chopped onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add broken pasta or lasagna noodles, reduce heat, and simmer until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and fresh basil leaves. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use chicken or veggie broth for a lighter option.
- Adjust seasoning to taste. Add crushed red pepper for a spicy kick.
- Top with grated Parmesan for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High-Protein, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg