AMAZING Sweet Italian Sausage Pasta Soup

THIS is SO easy, and is 'hands-down', our FAVORITE soup recipe in this house!! You won't be disappointed!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  sweet Italian turkey sausage (or other)
• 1  medium green pepper, chopped
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 2  tablespoons  minced garlic
• 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
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 1⁄2 cups farfalle pasta (bow tie, approx. 1/2 box)
•  fresh-grated mozzarella cheese or  parmesan cheese or  romano cheese (or all) (optional)

Directions

1. Remove sausage casings& cut into 1/2" pieces.
2. In large kettle, cook sausage over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink.
3. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 T.
4. drippings in the pan.
5. Saute pepper, onion and garlic 4-5 minutes or until tender.
6. Add the water, tomatoes, sugar, Worcestershire, bouillon, salt, basil, thyme, oregano& sausage.
7. Bring to a boil; add pasta.
8. Reduce heat& simmer uncovered 18-22 minutes or until pasta is tender.
9. Serve w/ grated cheese on top, if desired.