Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 lb

Italian sausage

crumbled

2 tbsp

olive oil

1 unit

onion

chopped

4 cloves

garlic

minced

1 unit

eggplant

peeled and diced

8 unit

tomatoes

peeled and quartered

3 unit

zucchini

diced

3 unit

carrots

scraped and diced

2 stalks

celery

diced

4 cups

beef stock

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

sugar

1 tsp

dried basil leaves

1 tsp

dried oregano leaves

0.75 cup

Burgundy wine

0.5 cup

elbow macaroni

uncooked

0.25 tsp

black pepper

freshly ground

0.25 cup

parmesan cheese

freshly grated

Step 1
~11 min

Brown the Italian sausage in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring until it crumbles.

Step 2
~11 min

Drain the excess fat from the sausage.

Step 3
~11 min

Add the olive oil and chopped onion to the Dutch oven.

Step 4
~11 min

Cook over medium heat until the onion is tender.

Step 5
~11 min

Add the minced garlic and cook until tender.

Step 6
~11 min

Add the diced eggplant and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.

Step 7
~11 min

Add the quartered tomatoes, beef stock, salt, sugar, dried basil leaves, and dried oregano leaves to the pot.

Step 8
~11 min

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 9
~11 min

Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 10
~11 min

Stir in the Burgundy wine, uncooked elbow macaroni, and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 11
~11 min

Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pasta is done.

Step 12
~11 min

Ladle the soup into individual soup bowls.

Step 13
~11 min

Top each serving with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes for desired spice level.

Add a bay leaf for extra flavor.

Use fresh herbs instead of dried for a more vibrant taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Soup can be made 1-2 days ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

Serve with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic Bread
Caprese Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

Italian soups are often hearty and feature seasonal vegetables.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family gatherings
Holiday meals

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Dinner
Cold Weather

Popularity Score

65/100

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