Zucchini Sausage Soup

Prep : 10 minutes       Cook : 1 hour     makes 6 to 8 servings

12              ounces uncooked breakfast sausage links
1                cup chopped celery
1/2             cup chopped onion
1                pound zucchini  , sliced
3                cans  (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
1                 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2                teaspoons garlic powder
1                teaspoon salt
1/2             teaspoon dried oregano
1/2             teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2             teaspoon sugar
1/4             teaspoon dried basil
1                medium green pepper , chopped

Cut sausage  into 1/4-inch slices ; brown in Dutch oven  or soup kettle . Add celery  and onion; Drain . Stir in zucchini  , tomatoes  , broth and seasonings ; bring  to a boil . Reduce  heat ; simmer  uncovered for 35 minures  . Add green pepper  and simmer for 10 minutes .

You will love this soup with toasted Italian bread .