Grandmas Zucchini Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups of chopped zucchini
• 2 cups of chopped yellow squash
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 1 small whole onion, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 whole green pepper, chopped

• 1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms

• 2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 whole bay leaf

Directions

1. 1

   Brown beef and sausage and drain well-add veggies, tomatoes, spices and meat to a slow cooker or stock pot-simmer until veggies are tender- serve with sharp cheddar cheese chunks and toasted garlic bread.