ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP

Steps:

• In a 5-6 quart pan, combine onions, garlic and 1 cup broth.
• Boil on high heat, stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporates and vegetables start to brown, about 10 to 14 minutes.
• To deglaze pan, stir in 3 tablespoons water to release browned bits.
• Cook, uncovered, until liquid evaporates and mixture begins to brown again, about 1 minute.
• Repeat deglazing step 3 more times until mixture is richly browned.
• Add sausage and 1/2 cup more water.
• Stir gently until liquid evaporates and meat begins to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add remaining 4 cups broth.
• Stir to loosen browned bits.
• Add wine, tomatoes and their liquid, basil, sugar, green pepper, zucchini and pasta.
• Cover and bring to boil over high heat.
• Simmer until pasta is just tender to bite, about 15 minutes.
• Serve hot, with chopped parsley, salt and pepper.
• (If made ahead, cool, cover and chill up until the next day. Reheat to simmering).