Zucchini Beef Soup

• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3 medium zucchini, cubed
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt, optional
• 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• pepper
• shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

1. In a large saucepan, cook the beef, celery, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat in no longer pink and vegetables are tender;drain.
2. Stir in the tomatoes, zucchini, water, bouillon, sugar, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
5. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

ground beef, stalks celery, onion, green pepper, tomatoes, zucchini, water, italian seasoning, salt, beef bouillon granules, sugar, pepper, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/zucchini-beef-soup-60460 (may not work)