Italian Zucchini Soup

• 1 lb. bulk Italian sausage
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 1 md. green pepper, chopped
• 3 tbsp. sugar
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 qt. canned tomatoes, cut up
• 4 cups diced zucchini
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

1. In a Dutch oven, brown sausage with onion.
2. Drain excess fat.
3. Add the next 8 ingredients.
4. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
5. Stir in zucchini and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

italian sausage, onion, celery, green pepper, sugar, salt, basil, oregano, pepper, tomatoes, zucchini, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/6798 (may not work)