One Pot Lasagna Soup

PREPARATION:

• Add the ground beef , onion and sausage to a large pot over medium high heat, and cook until completely browned. Drain any excess fat.
• Return the pot to the stove, mix in the garlic. Saute for 30 seconds.
• Pour in the pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, sugar, balsamic vinegar, basil, oregano, bay leaf and salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and bring to a boil.
• Break the lasagna noodles into pieces, and place in the pot.
• Reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the noodles have softened.
• Top with parmesan cheese, mozzarella or ricotta and serve.