Alex Casey's Italian Sausage Soup-Part Deux

Introduction

This is Mama Miche, and today, in my magic kitchen: Alex Casey's Italian Sausage Soup 

You'll be rocking this Fall with Italian sausage, canned tomatoes, zucchini, Twice Stolen Spice™ and just a few other healthy ingredients. To quote Alex, in her own words, "Twice Stolen Spice from Mama Miche’s Magic Kitchen is the best!" We make your kitchen magic. MMMK! Let's eat!

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Tools

• Large chef knife 

• Cutting board or mat

• Measuring spoon & cups

• Saute pan

• Large 10-quart pot 

Ingredients

Makes 8 servings

• 2 lbs mild Italian sausage

• 2 cloves minced garlic

• 2 large onions, chopped

• 2 28 oz cans Roma or plum tomatoes

• 5 cups beef broth

• 1 ½ cups dry red wine

•  1-2 Tbsp Twice Stolen Spice™

• 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• 2 medium zucchini, sliced ¼” thick

• I bell pepper, diced (optional)

• 3 cups uncooked noodles (short pasta, like bow ties, shells)

• Grated Parmesan and chopped parsley to garnish

Directions

Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time:  2-2 ½ hours 

Prep

• Mince garlic

• Cut vegetables 

Cook

• Brown the sausage (bulk is easiest, but if you prefer links, cut in ¼” slices after cooking). 

• Drain the fat. 

• Add the garlic and onion, cooking until the onions become translucent. 

• Add the tomatoes with the liquid, breaking up chunks. 

• Add the broth, wine, and Twice Stolen Spice™. 

• Simmer for 2 hours.

• Add the noodles, and simmer 20 minutes longer.

• Sauté the zukes and the peppers (if desired) in olive oil, leaving crisp. 

• Add the zukes and peppers just before serving 

• Top and serve with Parmesan cheese