Country Italian Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 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

Recipe

• 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.