QUICK COUNTRY CUPBOARD SOUP

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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.

Provided by BUGABLUE

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

½ 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
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 dash hot pepper sauce
½ cup seashell pasta
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 1042.2 mg, Sugar 6.1 g