Award Winning Zucchini Soup Recipe

Ingredients for Award Winning Zucchini Soup

• Sweet Italian Sausage
• Diced Tomatoes
• Beef Broth
• Onion
• Green Pepper
• Zucchini
• Minced Garlic Cloves
• Dried Parsley
• Dry Basil
• Dry Oregano
• 2-4 cups vegetable broth or water

How to Make Award Winning Zucchini Soup

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the diced zucchini, crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
4. Gradually add 2 cups of vegetable broth or water, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the zucchini is very tender and the flavors have melded. If the soup is too thick, add more broth or water, 1 cup at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot with crusty Italian bread or garlic bread.