Zucchini Soup

Ingredients:
- 1 lb. Italian sweet or hot sausage, casing removed and cut in 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 c. celery, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 lb. zucchini, sliced in 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 c. chopped onion
- 2 cans (28 oz. each) tomatoes
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp. oregano and sugar
- 1/2 tsp. basil
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 green peppers, cut in 1/2 inch pieces

Directions:
- You may use more sausage and zucchini if desired.
- Also less or more salt to taste.
- Brown sausage in a large Dutch oven; drain off excess fat.
- Add celery and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add all remaining ingredients, except green pepper. Simmer covered 20 minutes.
- Add green peppers and cook covered 10 minutes.
- Makes 3 1/2 quarts.