Beefy Tomato Pasta Soup

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 medium green peppers, cut into 1 inch chunks
• 1 medium onion, cut into chunks
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 5 -6 cups water
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 -3 teaspoons italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
• crouton (optional)

1. In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook the beef, green peppers, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2. Add the water, tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Add pasta.
5. Cook for 10-14 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
6. Serve with croutons if desired.

ground beef, green peppers, onion, garlic, water, italianstyle, tomato paste, brown sugar, italian seasoning, salt, pepper, pasta

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beefy-tomato-pasta-soup-339489 (may not work)