Spicy Kielbasa Soup (TNT)

This is really wonderful...a very hardy soup!!
Enjoy,
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Spicy Kielbasa Soup

1/2 pound reduced-fat smoked turkey kielbasa, sliced and each slice
cut into fourths
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green or red bell pepper, chopped
1 celery rib with leaves, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced sodium and fat free chicken broth
1 can (15-ounces) black beans or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire roasted crushed tomatoes*
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 green onions, white and some green, chopped
Zest from one lemon
*Fire-roasted tomatoes may be found in the Natural Foods section of
some grocery stores.
In a nonstick skillet, cook kielbasa over medium heat until lightly
browned. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; cook an
additional five minutes. Stir chicken broth, beans, tomatoes,
zucchini, carrot, parsley, red pepper flakes, and pepper; cover and
cook on a low simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and serve in soup bowls. Serve with a sprinkle of
green onions and lemon zest.
Makes 5 (1-1/2 cup) servings