Add oil to Dutch oven or large stock pot, turn to medium high heat and brown the ground beef, garlic and diced onion together.
Stir in the pasta sauce, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then let it simmer for 30 minutes.
While the sauce cooks, prepare the lasagna noodles according to the box. (Only cook them until just tender, al dente.)
Cut the noodles into bite size pieces and add them to the soup at the end of its cooking time.
Serve with desired garnishes.