Knife and Fork Soup

I got this recipe from Linda Garner when we lived on Collister when we first moved to Boise. I shared it with my Mom and Dad and it became one of their favorites. It is very good and quick to make. It can be ready to serve in about 40 minutes.
From: Linda Garner
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb. Italian smoked sausages, cut into bite size chunks, (I use turkey sausage)
1 c. thinly sliced carrots
1 c. 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 c. boiling water
1 qt. tomatoes
1 zucchini,sliced into bite size pieces
1 pkg. frozen hashbrowns
1 can green beans, drained
Directions:
Cook all except potatoes and beans for 25 minutes. Add potatoes and beans and heat until potatoes are done.