Quick Country Cupboard Soup - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.