Minestrone Soup

1 lb. sausage, browned & drained

Put into 2 quarts water and simmer for 5 minutes

Add: 

2 chopped onions

2 large carrots, sliced

2 large celery stalks, diced

2 cloves garlic - minced

28 oz. can pureed tomatoes (I used the petite diced tomatoes)

2 8oz. cans tomato sauce

1 can beef broth

4-5 T. beef boullion

1 T. parsley

1/2 tsp. basil

1 tsp oregano

salt & pepper to taste

Mix and simmer for 3 hours.

30 minutes before serving add the following:

1 can kidney beans--drained and rinsed

1 can garbanzo beans - drained and rinsed

1 can green beans -- drained and rinsed

1 cup small shell macaroni noodles (or penne)--dry