Knife and Fork Soup

 My dad used to make this soup frequently and loved it.  I recently found out that my sister, Joan originally shared the recipe with him.  It is a delicious sausage/ vegetable soup.

Knife and Fork Soup

1 1/2 lb. Italian smoked sausages, cut into bite-sized chunks

1 cup sliced carrots

1 onion, diced

1 cup thinly sliced celery

1 envelope onion soup mix

2 T. sugar

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp. oregano

6 cups boiling water

1 quart diced tomatoes

1 zucchini, diced

1 package frozen hashbrowns

1 can green beans

Put all in a soup pot except the potatoes and beans.  Cook for about 1/2 hour.  Add the hashbrowns and bean.  Heat until the potatoes are cooked.  Serve with crusty bread.