• 1 T olive oil
• 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, remove casings
• 2 c white onion, diced
• 1 c celery, diced
• 1 c carrots, diced
• 2 c red bell pepper, diced
• 2 T garlic, minced
• red pepper flakes
• ¼ c tomato paste
• 5 plum tomatoes, diced
• 2 lb zucchini, diced
• salt
• pepper
• 2 qt vegetable broth
• 1 c grated parmesan cheese
• 2 T fresh basil, chopped
• 1 T oregano, chopped

Brown sausage in olive oil in a soup pot.

Add onion, celery, carrots, and pepper. Sauté until onions are translucent. Add garlic and pepper flakes and sauté.

Add tomato paste and cook for a bit. Add tomatoes, zucchini, salt, pepper, and broth. Bring to simmer and cook for 15 minutes.

Add fresh herbs and adjust seasoning to taste.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes

A Family Feast, with my additions and modifications.