Quick Country Cupboard Soup recipe

6 servings

1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

1 cup thinly sliced carrots

1 cup thinly sliced potatoes

2 (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix

2 tablespoons white sugar

4 cups water

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 dash hot pepper sauce

1/2 cup seashell pasta

ground black pepper to taste

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

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

Stir frequently.

Bring to a boil , add pasta and reduce heat.

Simmer gently for 30 to 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender.