Tastes Like Lasagna Soup

INGREDIENTS

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