Ingredients: Zucchini Tomato Italian Sausage

Here’s what you’ll need to make about 6 servings of this delicious soup:

1 lb (450g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy, depending on your preference)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 medium zucchinis, sliced into half moons
4 large ripe tomatoes, chopped (or 2 cans of diced tomatoes if out of season)
4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional but highly recommended)
Crusty bread (optional, for dipping!)