Serves 8

1 green pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 onion, diced
1 celery rib, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 T olive oil  
Sauté until tender

4 C water
2 C chicken broth
28 oz crushed tomatoes
1 t Italian seasoning
½ t garlic powder  
½ t crushed red pepper flakes
¼ t salt
¼ t pepper
Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, cook for ~40 min more

1 lb cooked chicken or turkey   
1 C uncooked macaroni
Stir in, cook until done, serve.

Sprinkle with Parmesan or mozzarella if desired before serving.

Another recipe brought to you by the kitchen at Latigo Dude Ranch in Colorado.