Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 10 lasagna noodles (broken into pieces)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 24 oz jar pasta sauce
- 4 tsp minced garlic
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Parmesan, mozzarella, or ricotta cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Brown the Meat
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, ground Italian sausage, and chopped onion. Cook until the meat is fully browned, then drain any excess fat.
- Add Garlic
- Return the pot to the stove, add the minced garlic, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine Broth and Seasonings
- Stir in the pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, sugar, balsamic vinegar, basil, oregano, bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well to combine.
- Simmer and Cook Noodles
- Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, add the broken lasagna noodles, then reduce heat to medium-low. Let the soup simmer until the noodles are soft, stirring occasionally.
- Serve
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with your choice of Parmesan, mozzarella, or a dollop of ricotta cheese. Serve hot and enjoy this cozy Italian comfort!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings