Italian Sausage, Smoked Tomato and Artichoke Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound sweet Italian Sausage
• 1 large red onion, peeled and chopped
• 1- 14 oz. can artichoke hearts, drained
• 1- 28 oz. can Italian plum tomatoes with juice (smoked-optional)
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1/4 pound penne pasta
• salt and pepper to taste
• *Add water, as desired