Italian Lasagna Soup

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
• 1/2 pound spicy Italian sausage
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup carrots, diced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can 12 ounce Italian-style stewed tomatoes, chopped
• 1 can 12 ounce tomato sauce
• 1 cup Mafalada pasta (mini lasagna)
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (optional)