Savory Italian Sausage & Vegetable Soup

Savory Italian Sausage & Vegetable Soup is a satisfying meal in itself! Thank you The Gooseberry Patch

1/2 lb. Italian ground pork sausage
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 14-oz. cans chicken broth
1/2 c. white wine or chicken broth
28-oz. can crushed tomatoes in tomato purée
2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 t. dried basil
1/2 t. dried oregano
1/2 c. orzo pasta, uncooked
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper

• Brown sausage in a Dutch oven over medium heat. 
• Drain, leaving a small amount of drippings in pan. 
• Add onion and garlic 
• Cook just until tender. 
• Add broth, wine or broth, vegetables and herbs 
• Bring to a boil. 
• Add uncooked pasta 
• Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until vegetables and pasta are tender. 
• Add salt and pepper to taste.