Italian Pasta Soup

Italian Pasta Soup

1 Lb. bulk Italian sausage
2 cups chopped onion
2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
7 cups water
4 medium carrots (pared and sliced)
2 cans (15 oz.) diced tomatoes (undrained)
6 Beef Bullion Cubes
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. pepper
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped zucchini
1 can (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans (drained)
1 cup elbow macaroni

In a large kettle, brown sausage, onion and garlic; drain off fat. Add water, carrots, tomatoes, bouillon cubes, Italian seasoning and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes.
Add zucchini, garbanzo beans and macaroni. Cover; cook 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Makes 2-1/2quarts of soup.