Ingredients

4 mild Italian sausages
1 celery stalk diced
3 medium zucchini thinly sliced
1 small onion diced
3 C. beef stock
1 can tomato sauce 8 oz.
2 tsp. chopped fresh basil
Or 1/2 tsp. dry basil
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Grated Parmesan or Romano

Cooking Instructions

Slice sausages 1/2 inch thick. Using a large saucepan, brown sausages. If turkey, spray pan first with vegetable spray. Pour off any fat. Add celery, zucchini and onion. saute 2 minutes, stirring. Put stock, tomato sauce and basil into crockery pot and mix, add sausage and vegetable mixture, cover and cook on low for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours. Salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with grated cheese. Serve this hearty soup accompanied by garlic buttered toasted French bread.
 
 
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