Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

By Celeste Giron

1 lb. mild sausage
½ tsp. leaf basil
1 qt. water
1 tsp. leaf oregano
2 onions, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
2 large carrots, sliced
garlic salt to taste
2 large celery sticks, diced
1 can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (28 oz) can tomatoes, pureed
1 can green beans, drained
2 (8oz) cans tomato sauce
1 c. macaroni, uncooked
2 c. beef bouillon
1 Tbs. parsley flakes

Brown pork sausage in large pan; drain. Add water and simmer for 5 minutes. Add onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, bouillon and seasonings. Simmer covered for 6 hours. ( I actually just cook it until the vegetables are tender). Thirty minutes before serving, add drained garbanzo and green beans and macaroni. Simmer until macaroni is tender. Serve hot with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Makes 10 to 12 servings.