Neil'S Hearty Italian Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. Italian sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 c. frozen chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cans (14 1/2 oz.) beef broth
1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1/2 to 1 c. dry white wine
sugar to taste
1/4 tsp. thyme, crushed
1/2 tsp. each: oregano, basil and crushed marjoram
2 oz. fettuccini, linguine or spaghetti, broken into 2-inch lengths
1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen Italian-style vegetables
freshly ground pepper
chopped parsley (optional)
grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Saute sausage, onions and garlic; drain, if necessary.
Add beef broth, tomatoes, wine, sugar and herbs.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add pasta; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes longer or until vegetables and pasta are tender.
Sprinkle with pepper and parsley.
Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.