Zucchini Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Brown sausage in a large Dutch oven; drain off fat.
Add celery and cook for 10 minutes.
Add the rest of the ingredients, except green peppers; cook, covered, for 10 more minutes.
Add green peppers before serving, then top with grated cheese (if you like).