Italian Supper Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. Italian sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, diced
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (1 lb.) can whole tomatoes
1/4 c. fresh parsley or 2 Tbsp. dried parsley
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
2 c. water
2 1/2 c. V-8 juice
1 c. macaroni, uncooked

Preparation

Brown sausage pieces in a large soup kettle over medium heat. Add onion and green pepper.
Cook until tender, but not brown. Add mushrooms. Cook 5 more minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients except macaroni. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
Uncover and bring to a boil. Gradually stir in macaroni and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir frequently. Serve hot.