Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil (I used just enough to lightly cover the bottom)
  • 2 yellow onions, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans tomato puree
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 2 cups red wine (Be sure it is a good drinking wine.)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary, dried
  • 2 cloves, whole
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • parmesan cheese

Method

  • In a 6 quart soup pot, add olive oil, onions, celery, garlic, mushrooms and parsley.
  • Cook over med. heat until the vegetables are soft. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a slow boil.
  • Turn down to simmer and let it cook for at least two hours. Stir occasionally. We like ours thick so sometimes I simmer it for three hours. Be sure to take out the bay leaves before serving.
  • Great with pasta of your choice. Top with grated parmesan cheese to serve.