PASTA-SAUSAGE SOUP

1-1/2 lbs. hot or sweet Italian sausage
1 med. onion, chopped
1 med. green pepper, cut into strips
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (28 oz.) tomatoes, chopped,
liquid reserved
2 to 2-1/2 c. uncooked bow tie pasta
6 c. water
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. worcestershire sauce
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. salt

Remove casings from the sausages and cut into 1-inch pieces. In a Dutch oven, brown sausage over medium heat. Remove sausage and drain all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings. Saute onion, pepper, and garlic until tender. Add sausage and all remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, about 15-20 minutes. Yields: 3 quarts. This is a good soup for our area since we have many good sausage makers. The soup has a rich flavor and is even tastier the next day. If you are unable to find bow tie pasta, you can substitute another macaroni product.