A hearty soup that will warm your bones on a chilly winter day.
Ingredients
1lbmild Italian sausagecasings removed
1small onionchopped
2clovesgarlicminced
1/2tspdried oregano
1can condensed tomato soup
1can beef broth
1can crushed tomatoes8oz
2cupswater
1eggplantcut into 1/2" pieces
1/2tsppepper
1/2cupuncooked macaroni
Parmesan cheese
Instructions
In large pot over medium heat, cook sausage, onion, garlic and oregano until sausage is browned, stirring to separate the sausage. Spoon off fat.
Add soup, broth, tomatoes, water, eggplant and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in macaroni and cook for 10 minutes or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally.
Garnish soup with parmesan cheese.
Recipe Notes
When you first put the eggplant into the pot it will seem like far too much - don't fret! The eggplant shrinks greatly during cook time. If you have never prepared eggplant before, simply wash the outside and cut - no need to peel.