1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 can chick peas
1 c. thickly sliced mushrooms
1 c. chopped onions
2-3 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 lb. Italian sausage
2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese

Combine all ingredients in a pan. Simmer for 30 minutes. Sausage may be browned first, either in or out of casing, although it is not necessary as it will cook into soup. If a heartier soup is desired, add cooked macaroni.