Italian Sausage And Zucchini Soup

• 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta

1. In a large saucepan, cook sausage, onion and pepper over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles, 4-6 minutes; drain.
2. Add broth, tomatoes, basil and parsley; bring to a boil. Stir in zucchini and orzo; return to a boil. Cook, covered, until zucchini and orzo are tender, 10-12 minutes.

italian sausage, onion, green pepper, beef broth, tomatoes, fresh basil, parsley, zucchini, orzo pasta

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/italian-sausage-and-zucchini-soup/ (may not work)