Zucchini Soup

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 60 Minutes

Ready In: 70 Minutes

Servings: 6

I've received numerous 4-H cooking awards over the past few years and often cook for the family...much to my mom's delight.

Ingredients:

12 ounces johnsonville® original breakfast sausage links

1 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 pound zucchini, sliced

3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

1 medium green pepper, chopped

Directions:

1. Cut sausage into 1/4-in. slices; brown in a Dutch oven. Add celery and onion; saute until tender. Drain. Stir in the next nine ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 35 minutes. Add green pepper and simmer for 10 minutes. Yield: 6-8 servings (2 quarts).

By RecipeOfHealth.com