Lasagna Soup

This recipe is SO easy and really good. 

Serves 5.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef or ground turkey
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 1 (32oz.) can chicken broth (Use more if you don't want it to be too thick)
• 2 cans diced tomatoes (use Rotel to make it a little spicy!)
• 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz.)
• 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 2 cup broken lasagna noodles (or use elbow macaroni or any other type of pasta)
• 5 oz. Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded) 
• Optional: add a small can of tomato paste to make it a little thicker, more alike a stew/chili. 
• Optional: baguette

Directions:

In a large sauce pan, combine meat, pepper, garlic and onion. Stir occasionally and cook over medium/high until meat is completely cooked (approximately 8 to 10 minutes). Drain well.

Add in broth, thyme, brown sugar, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste (if using) and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes. Add noodles and simmer until noodles are cooked. Add Parmesan cheese and about half of the mozzarella. Stir well.

Add soup to bowls and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. 

Serve immediately (with bread if desired).