Minestrone Soup with Sausage

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook about 5 minutes, until no longer pink.

Step 2

Add the celery, onion, and garlic and sauté 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender. Stir in the broth, ½ cup of water, tomato, bay leaf, Italian seasoning, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer.

Step 3

Stir in the zucchini and pasta, cook uncovered, for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. Discard the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.