Zucchini Sausage Soup

Prep : 10 minutes    Cook :  1 hour  Make 6 to 8 servings

12 ...............ounces uncooked 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

Cut sausage into 1/4-inch slices  , brown in Dutch oven  or soup kettle  . Add celery  and onions; saute  until tender . Drain . Stir in the zucchini  , tomatoes , broth and seasonings ; bring to a boil . Reduce heat  ; simmer  uncovered  for 35 minutes  . Add green pepper and simmer  for 10 minutes .

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