Hearty Italian Minestrone Soup
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9
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This fresh-tasting minestrone soup gets its zesty flavor from Italian sausage. If your family likes food extra spicy, use hot bulk Italian sausage instead.
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Ingredients:
| 1 pound | bulk Italian sausage |
| 2 cups | sliced celery |
| 1 cup | chopped onion |
| 6 cups | chopped zucchini |
| 1 (28-ounce) can | diced tomato, undrained |
| 1 1/2 cups | chopped green peppers |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons | Italian seasoning |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons | salt |
| 1 teaspoon | dried oregano |
| 1 teaspoon | sugar |
| 1/2 teaspoon | dried basil |
| 1/4 teaspoon | garlic powder |
Directions:
In a large saucepan, cook the sausage until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towel to drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings. Saute celery and onion in drippings for 5 minutes. Add sausage and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Yield: 9 servings.
Source: tasteofhome.com
