Outta This World Sausage Pasta Soup

• 1 1/2 lbs italian turkey sausage
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 6 -8 cups water
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta

1. Remove sausage casings& cut (or tear) into 1/2" pieces.
2. In large kettle, cook sausage over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until no longer pink.
3. Remove sausage w/ a slotted spoon.
4. Drain, reserving 2 T.
5. drippings.
6. Saute pepper, onion& garlic 4-5 minutes (in the drippings) or until tender.
7. Add the water, tomatoes, sugar, Worcestershire, bouillon, salt, basil, thyme& sausage.
8. Bring to a boil, then add pasta.
9. Reduce the heat& simmer uncovered 18-22 minutes, or until pasta is tender.

italian turkey sausage, green pepper, onion, clove garlic, water, tomatoes, sugar, worcestershire sauce, chicken bouillon granules, salt, basil, thyme, pasta

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/outta-this-world-sausage-pasta-soup-44040 (may not work)