ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP 1 1/2 lb. mild Italian sausages, cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 large onions, chopped 1 (28 oz.) can Italian-style tomatoes 3 (14 1/2 oz.) cans beef broth 1 1/2 c. dry red wine or water 1/2 tsp. dry basil 3 Tbsp. chopped parsley 1 medium green pepper, seeded and chopped 3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices 5 oz. medium bow-shaped noodles grated Parmesan cheese In 5-quart pan over medium-high heat, cook sausage slices until lightly browned on the outside. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels and set aside. Spoon off and discard all but 3 tablespoons drippings. Add garlic and onions; cook, stirring occasionally until onions are soft (about 5 minutes). Stir in tomatoes (break up with a spoon) and their liquid; then add sausage slices, broth, wine or water and basil. Bring to a full rolling boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in parsley, green pepper, zucchini and noodles. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until noodles are al dente (10 to 15 minutes). Skim off and discard fat. Pass cheese at the table to spoon over individual servings. This is a recipe from our database at Cookbooks On/Line! 1,000,000+ free recipes and free software at: http://www.cookbooks.com Accuracy is believed to be good, but is not guaranteed. This recipe posting is intended for personal use only. You can print a copy for yourself and/or your friends, but you cannot publish it or post it to any Internet or other public site without our permission. |