Quick Country Cupboard Soup

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.