Homemade Country Mixin' Soup

1 lb chicken breasts, chopped

1 cup chopped carrots

1 cup chopped potatoes

2 (1 oz) pkgs dry onion soup mix

2 Tbls sugar

4 cups water

1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

1/4 tsp Italian Seasonings

1 dash Chipotle Tabasco Sauce (optional)

1/2 cup dry pasta

salt and pepper to taste

In a large stock pot, add chicken and cook through. Stir in carrots, potatoes, onion soup mix, sugar, water, tomatoes, Italian Seasoning, pepper sauce, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add pasta and reduce heat. Simmer for 30-40 minutes. Enjoy!