Zucchini Soup

1 lb bulk Italian Sausage (or Italian Sausage links, skins removed)
2 cups celery, sliced diagonally in 1/2 inch slices
2 lb. zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch slices if small, or cut in half or quarters lengthwise if larger and THEN sliced
1 cup chopped yellow onion
2 qts. of tomatoes (or 2, 28 oz cans)
1 tsp Italian seasoning (or mix your own from: basil, oregano, rosemary, marjoram, thyme)
2 tsp each: salt, sugar, and oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder OR 1-2 fresh cloves orf garlic, minced
2 green peppers, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Brown sausage in large Dutch Oven.  Crumble and drain.  Add celery, cook 20 minutes.  Add rest of the ingredients EXCEPT green pepper.  Heat to simmer and cook 20 minutes.  Add green pepper and cook 10 minutes or until tender.