Hearty Italian Soup

• 1 lb Italian sausage or 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
• 12 cup chopped green pepper
• 12 cup chopped onion
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes
• 2 cups water
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 3 chicken bouillon cubes or 3 beef bouillon cubes
• 15 ounces garbanzo beans or 15 ounces kidney beans, rinsed
• 12 teaspoon garlic powder
• 34 cup small macaroni noodles or 34 cup shell macaroni
• shredded cheese (optional)
• salt
• pepper
• italian seasoning

1. In a large saucepan or dutch oven, brown sausage, onions and peppers.
2. Drain off any liquid.
3. Add remaining ingredients (except macaroni and cheese), cover and simmer for 15-30 minutes.
4. Add macaroni and cook 10-12 minutes.
5. To serve, top with shredded cheese, if desired.

italian sausage, green pepper, onion, tomatoes, water, tomato sauce, chicken bouillon, garbanzo beans, garlic, macaroni noodles, cheese, salt, pepper, italian seasoning

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hearty-italian-soup-256590 (may not work)