1 lb. mild bulk Italian sausage
1 medium green pepper ~ chopped
1 medium onion ~ chopped
1 cup celery ~ chopped
1 cup mushrooms ~ sliced
1 ~ 16 oz. package, frozen mixed vegetables ~ optional
1 ~ 28 oz. can cut up tomatoes with basil, garlic & oregano
2 ~ 8 oz. cans tomato sauce
2 ~ 8 oz. cans water
1 can chicken broth or 3 cubes chicken bouillon plus 1 cup water
3/4 tsp. garlic powder
3/4 cup small size uncooked macaroni
shredded mozzarella cheese
Cheesy Garlic Bread  < click on hyperlink to take you to the recipe in the main Recipe Book.
In a large soup pot, brown sausage, onion & green pepper ~ until well done, drain off fat. Stir in remaining ingredients except macaroni and cheese.
Bring soup to a boil. Turn down heat, cover & simmer 20 minutes. Stir in macaroni. Cover & simmer 15 minutes more or until macaroni is tender. Stirring occasionally.
Top each serving with shredded mozzarella cheese. 5 to 7  servings. Easily doubled for a crowd.