Hearty Italian Soup

Ingredients

• 1 Italian sausage link, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
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• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/3 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
• 2 Tbsp. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook the sausage, onion and green pepper until sausage is browned; drain. Stir in tomatoes, water, tomato sauce, sugar, bouillon and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in macaroni. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes longer or until macaroni is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

Yields: 4 cups.

Source: Cooking for Two (Taste of Home)

By Connie from Cotter, AR