Country Italian Soup

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Taste of Home"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 lb bulk Italian sausage
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 celery ribs, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 5 cups water (I would use low sodium broth)
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 medium zucchini, sliced

directions

1. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the sausage, onion, and celery until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2. Add in garlic; cook 1 minute.
3. Add in water, potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, and seasonings.
4. Bring to a boil; decrease heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Stir in zucchini; simmer 8-10 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
6. Discard bay leaf.