Country Italian Soup

Taste of Home

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• 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 1/2ounce) 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.