ITALIAN SAUSAGE ZUCCHINI SOUP

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My mom used to make this recipe. Whenever I decide to make it, it reminds me of her, taking me back to days of my childhood. -Louise Kline, Fort Myers, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings (3-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (19-1/2 ounces) hot or sweet Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 medium green peppers, chopped
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added whole tomatoes, undrained, crushed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook and crumble sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon., Add celery, onion and seasonings to same pot; cook and stir until onion is tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in sausage and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until zucchini and peppers are tender, about 30 minutes. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges