Quick Country Cupboard Soup

A family favorite recipe that is very quick, when time is short and leftovers are plenty. This may also be made in a slow cooker. I like to add zucchini, peas, corn or any leftover 'soup friendly' veggie.

• Calories: 193 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 4 cups water
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
• ½ cup seashell pasta
• ½ pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
• 1 cup thinly sliced potatoes
• ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large stock pot, heat oil over medium heat; add meat and brown lightly.

Step 2

Stir in carrots, potatoes, onion soup mix, sugar, water, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, hot pepper sauce, and pepper. Stir frequently.

Step 3

Bring to a boil , add pasta and reduce heat. Simmer gently for 30 to 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender.