Tastes Like Lasagna Soup

• 1 pound ground chuck
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 (32-ounce) box chicken broth
• 2 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups broken lasagna noodles
• 1 (5-ounce) package grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Garlic Crostini, recipe follows
• 1 thin French baguette
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves smashed garlic
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. In a large Dutch oven, combine ground chuck, onion, bell pepper and garlic.
2. Cook over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until beef is browned and crumbles.
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.
7. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
8. Preheat broiler.
9. Ladle soup into 8 to 10 ovenproof bowls.
10. Evenly sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
11. Broil soups, 6-inches from heat, 3 to 4 minutes, until cheese is browned and bubbly.
12. Add a garlic crostini slice on top.
13. Serve immediately.
14. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
15. Cut bread into 1/4-inch round slices.
16. Place on baking sheet and brush each slice with olive oil.
17. Season with salt and pepper; place in oven and bake until golden and crisp, about 15 minutes.
18. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
19. Rub each side with smashed garlic cloves.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/tastes-like-lasagna-soup-recipe.html (may not work)