"Knife And Fork" Soup

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. smoked sausage links, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 c. thinly sliced carrots
• 1 c. sliced celery
• 1 1/2 oz. dry onion soup mix
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 6 c. boiling water
• 1 large can tomatoes
• 1 (28 oz.) pkg. dehydrated hash browns with onions
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen sliced okra or green beans
• 1/4 tsp. oregano leaves
• 1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce