Hearty Italian Soup

• 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 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/3 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

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

italian sausage, onion, green pepper, italian diced tomatoes, water, tomato sauce, sugar, chicken bouillon granules, garlic, elbow macaroni, mozzarella cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/hearty-italian-soup/ (may not work)