In a large skillet combine ground beef, ground sausage, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef and sausage are cooked through and crumbled. Drain.
1 lb ground beef, 1 lb ground sausage, 1 onion, 1 green pepper; chopped, 3 tbsp minced garlic
Transfer meat mixture to a large stew pot and add in broth, tomatoes, sauce, thyme, Italian seasoning, brown sugar, and salt.
1 tsp thyme, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 6-8 cups chicken broth, 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes, 1 15 oz can tomato sauce, 2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt
Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat, and simmer about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add in noodles and continue simmering until noodles are tender.
2 1/2 cups broken lasagna
Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
1 & 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
Serve soup and garnish each bowl with shredded mozzarella and a piece of warm, crusty bread.
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese