Hearty Italian Sausage Soup

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

Italian Sausage (hot or mild)

1/2 cup

chopped green pepper

1/2 cup

chopped onion

28 oz

diced tomatoes

2 8 ounce cans

tomato sauce (or one 15 oz)

2 cups

water

1 tbsp

instant chicken bouillon/cubes

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

3/4 cup

macaroni or small pasta shells

shredded cheese for topping (we like cheddar or mozzerella)