VEGETABLE SOUP MIX RECIPE

VEGETABLE SOUP MIX RECIPE 3 Italian sausage, casings removed (I used turkey)1/2 cup chopped onion2 cloves garlic, minced1 quart beef broth1/2 cup water1/2 cup red wine2 bay leaves1 28oz can of plum tomatoes chopped1 cup thinly sliced carrots1/2 tablespoon packed fresh basil leaves1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce1 tablespoon tomato paste3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon driedpepper flakes to taste1 teaspoon dried rosemary1/2 of a red pepper2 teaspoons honey 1 cup soup mix (whole wheat vegetable soup) DIRECTIONSIn a 5 quart Dutch oven, brown sausage. Remove sausage and drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of the drippings you may have to add a little olive oil.Sauté onions and garlic in drippings. Stir in sausage and all remaining ingredients except soup mix. Bring to a boil. Add soup mix. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Simmer covered for 30 minutes. If soup thickens add more broth or water.