Zucchini Sausage Soup

12 ounces uncooked breakfast sausage links
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 pound zucchini, sliced
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 medium green pepper, chopped

Cut sausage into 1/4-in. slices; brown in a Dutch oven or soup kettle. Add celery and onion; saute until tender. Drain. Stir in the next nine ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 35 minutes. Add green pepper and simmer for 10 minutes. Makes 6-8 servings (2 quarts).