This Italian vegetable soup combines ground sausage, zucchini and tomatoes for a delicious and comforting meal in just one pot. It's simple, hearty and ideal for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

• 1 pound bulk italian sausage
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 2 to 4 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained, cut up
• 4 cups diced zucchini
• grated parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven, brown sausage with onion; drain excess fat. Add the next 8 ingredients; cover and simmer 1 hour. Stir in zucchini and simmer 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.