Country Italian Soup

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Taste of Home

Serves 10 people

Categories: Main Dish, Pork, Soup

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.

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