Zuppa di Riso e Vegetali

Ingredients

 * 6 ounces sweet Italian sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
 * 1 cup sliced or chopped zucchini
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1 19-ounce can chunky vegetable soup
 * 1 10-ounce can tomatoes, drained and chopped
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
 * 1 cup hot cooked rice
 * grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
Brown sausage in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, about 6 minutes.

Add zucchini and garlic.

Cook until tender crisp, about 3 minutes.

Discard excess fat.

Add soup, tomatoes, salt and pepper sauce.

Cook over medium heat until bubbly.

Pour into 2 soup bowls.

Top each with 1/2 cup rice; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.