Italian Soup

Day #1.

Italian Soup 

Serves 4-6. Cost $1.91 per person 

• 1 lb. Italian Sausage (hot or mild)
• 1/2 c. chopped green pepper
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 2 cans of. diced delmonte  Basil, garlic and oregano tomatoes (I use no salt added)
• (2) 8 oz. cans tomato sauce
• 2 c. water
• 1 T. instant chicken bouillon/cubes (optional)
• 3/4 c. macaroni or small pasta shells
• shredded cheese for topping(Optional)

Directions: Brown sausage, green pepper and onion. Drain. Stir in all other ingredients except macaroni. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in macaroni. Cover and simmer an additional 12 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Nutritional Facts:

• 4 oz Italian Sausage                            255 Cals. 1 g Carbs
• 1/8 c. green Pepper                             9 Cals. 1 Carbs
• 1/ 8c. Onion                                         15 Cals 1 g Carbs
• 4 oz Tomato Sauce                               35 Cals 7 g Carbs
• 7 oz Delomte Tomatoes                          88 Cals 20 Carbs
• 1/4 c.Macaroni Noodles                         58 Cals 12 Carbs
• 1/8 c. Cheese                                        55 Cals, 1 Carbs
• 2/3 tsp chicken Bouillon                         11 Cals, 2 Carbs

Total---526  Calories and 45 g Carbs