In a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and Italian sausage; cook until the meat is browned (drain off fat and discard). Add the onions and garlic and continue to sautuntil translucent.
Stir in beef broth, diced tomatoes, spaghetti or marinara sauce, Italian seasoning and sugar. Bring just to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
After 15 to 20 minutes of simmering, add the dried lasagna noodles and continue cooking until the noodles are al dente (soft with a slight bite).
Serve soup in individual soup bowls and garnish with cheeses, fresh herbs, and enjoy!
Serves many.
Preheat the Slow Cooker (Crock Pot).
In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and Italian sausage; cook until the meat is browned (drain off fat and discard). Add the onions and garlic and continue to sautuntil translucent.
Transfer the beef mixture to your preheated Slow Cooker. Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, spaghetti or marinara sauce, Italian seasoning and sugar. Stir all the ingredients together and then cover with the lid.
Cook on high heat for 4 hours or on low heat for 8 hours.
During the last 20 minutes of cooking (soup should be hot and bubbly), add the dried lasagna noodles and continue cooking until the noodles are al dente (soft with a slight bite).
Serve soup in individual soup bowls and garnish with cheeses, fresh herbs, and enjoy!
Serves many.
* Learn how to make homemade Beef Stock.
** Can substitute 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce and 1 (12-ounce) can V8 tomato juice.
*** Can substitute different types of pasta noodles.
Lasagna Soup Recipe: https://whatscookingamerica.net/soup/lasagna-soup.htm