INGREDIENTS

1. 1-2largeonion
2. 1cupcelery, large diced
3. 1cupcarrots, large diced
4. 2-3tablespoonsolive oil
5. 1lbItalian sausage
6. 2teaspoons mincedgarlic
7. 1teaspoonfennel seeds
8. 1 (16 ounce)cantomatoes
9. 1 (10 ounce)canbeef consomme(gelatin added)
10. 1 (10 ounce)canbeef broth(double strength)
11. 4cupswater
12. 1 (16 ounce)cangreat northern beans
13. 2cupszucchini, cubed
14. 1teaspoonbasil
15. 1teaspoonoregano
16. 1teaspoonparsley
17. 1teaspoonsugar
18. salt & pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Peal and coarsely chop onion to measure about 3 cups.
2. Heat oil in dutch oven.
3. Add onions, carrots and celery.
4. Saute’ for 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp tender.
5. In separate small skillet, brown sausage and when almost done add garlic and fennel.
6. Add tomatoes to sauteed vegetables, breaking up with spoon.
7. Add broth, water, zucchini and beans.
8. Drain grease from sausage and add to pot.
9. Add remaining seasonings and simmer for about 10 minutes.