Robust Italian Soup

This soup combines tomatoes, sausage, macaroni and shredded lettuce. It makes at least 6 servings and is easy to throw together.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. bulk Italian sausage
• 1 can tomato sauce (8oz.)
• 3 cans chicken broth
• 3 cup shredded leaf lettuce
• 1 cup shell macaroni, small size
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

Crumble brown and drain sausage; set aside. Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain; set aside. Combine tomato sauce, chicken broth, seasonings and sausage in a soup kettle. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 10 minutes. Add macaroni and shredded lettuce and heat through. Serves 6-8.

By Robin from Washington, IA