SPICY ZUCCHINI SOUP/CHILI

Spicy Zucchini Soup/Chili image

Provided by CARML mama

Categories Stew

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb ground Italian sausage
2 zucchini, diced
32 ounces canned diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups water
3 teaspoons beef bouillon (can substitute 3 cups beef broth in place of water and boullion)
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 medium onion, diced
1 (4 ounce) can chopped jalapenos
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook and crumble sausage over medium heat until on longer pink; drain. Add onions and cook until soft.
Add rest of ingredients to kettle and bring to a boil. (If you are using a crock pot transfer meat and onion and add the rest of the ingredients to the crock pot. Let cook on low until vegetables are tender or approximately 1 to 1-1/2 hours Can leave it on all day if you need to, it just gets better with time!).
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hrs or until vegetables are tender.
Serve with crusty bread or noodles and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.2, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 32.4, Sodium 888.4, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 6.5, Protein 16.3