Lasagna Soup

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tbsp firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 (32 oz) box chicken broth
• 2 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups broken lasagna noodles
• 1 (5 oz) package grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1. In a large pot, combine ground beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic. 
2. Cook until beef is browned.
3. Drain well.
4. Stir in thyme, brown sugar, broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and salt.
5. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
6. Add noodles, and simmer until noodles are tender.  (If you want, you can boil these separately and then just add in at this point).
7. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
8. Serve in bowls, covered in mozzerella cheese.

My review:  This was delicious!  Tasted just like lasagna, with a little less work!  Serve with crispy baguette slices and a yummy green salad.