Creamy Lasagna Soup - Pompeian

Ingredients

• 5 slices bacon, diced
• 1 pound italian sausage, mild or hot
• 1-2 teaspoons Pompeian Made Easy Sauté Olive Oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 2 large celery ribs, chopped
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2-1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt*
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, optional
• 4 cups chicken broth or stock
• 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with basil
• 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
• 8 lasagna noodles
• 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
• mozzarella cheese, for topping
• plain ricotta or pesto ricotta, for topping*
• cheesy toast, for topping*