ZUCCHINI SOUP WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
2 lbs. zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch
pieces
1 lb. Italian sweet or hot sausage,
remove casing
2 c. celery in 1/2 inch pieces
1 c. chopped onion
2 qt. tomatoes
2 tsp.s alt
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 green peppers in 1/2 inch pieces
Brown sausage, drain off fat. Add celery and cook 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except green pepper. Simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Add green pepper and cook, covered, 10 minutes. Makes 3 1/2 quarts. The tomatoes and zucchini create soup liquid. Serve with garlic buttered Italian bread and grated Parmesan cheese.