Ingredients for 6 servings:
1. 2 tablespoons olive oil
2. 2 tablespoons butter
3. 1 medium onion, chopped
4. 1 lb lean ground beef
5. 1 medium eggplant
6. 1 garlic clove, minced
7. 1/2 cup chopped carrot
8. 1/2 cup sliced celery
9. 1 (28 ounce) can pear shaped Italian-style tomatoes
10. 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
11. 1 teaspoon salt
12. 1 teaspoon sugar
13. 1/2 teaspoon pepper
14. 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
15. 1/2 cup salad macaroni
16. 2 tablespoons minced parsley
17. grated parmesan cheese

Directions:
1. Heat oil and butter in a Dutch oven.
2. Add onion and sauté until limp (about 3 minutes).
3. Add the meat and stir over the heat until it loses its pinkness.
4. Add eggplant, garlic, carrots, celery, tomatoes (break up with fork), beef broth, salt, sugar, pepper, and nutmeg.
5. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.
6. Add macaroni and parsley and simmer for about 10 minutes more,or until macaroni is tender.
7. Serve in soup bowls. Pass cheese to sprinkle over.

Enjoy your meal!