Lasagna Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb mild Italian sausage
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cracked black pepper
• 2 tsp Italian herb blend
• 1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cans 14.5 oz beef broth
• 24 oz pasta sauce
• 24 oz water
• 1 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 15 oz ricotta cheese
• 4 to 5 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Method

1. Brown Italian sausage and ground beef with onion and garlic.
2. Add salt, pepper, Italian herbs, and tomato paste; cook briefly.
3. Pour in beef broth, pasta sauce, and water; stir well.
4. Add sugar and bring soup to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors meld.
6. Stir in heavy cream and season to taste.
7. Serve soup garnished with ricotta, mozzarella, parsley, and parmesan.