Chef-Boy-I-Be-Illinois' Zucchinisuppe (German Zucchini Soup)

• 1 lb sweet Italian sausage link, sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, sliced
• 1 cup sweet bell pepper, chopped (seeds and membrane removed)
• 1 cup sweet banana pepper, sliced (seeds and membrane removed)
• 3 cups zucchini, chopped
• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning (or use fresh basil and oregano)
• salt and pepper

1. Saute sausage slices and onion until fat renders and slices are nicely browned.
2. You could also use a pound of ground sausage in place of links, just drain the extra grease.
3. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes
4. May add cooked pasta if desired.

sweet italian sausage, onion, celery, sweet bell pepper, sweet banana pepper, zucchini, tomatoes, italian seasoning, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chef-boy-i-be-illinois-zucchinisuppe-german-zucchini-soup-318044 (may not work)