ZUCCHINI SAUSAGE SOUP

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"Nothing beats a warm bowl of soup on cool day," says Janelle Moore of Federal Way, Washington. "This recipe is simple to make and leaves you feeling satisfied." Plus, it makes enough so you can enjoy leftovers later in the week!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2/3 cup chopped onion
5 cups water
2 medium zucchini, sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce
3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 envelope au jus gravy mix
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.