Sausage and Bean Soup with Macaroni Noodles

Sausage and Bean Soup with Macaroni Noodles 

Ingredients:  

4 Bratwurst sausages, cooked and sliced crosswise 

1 Onion, chopped coarsely 

1 C. Carrots, chopped finely 

1 C. Celery, chopped finely 

2 Tbsp. Butter 

1 14 oz can Pinto beans, drained 

1 14 oz can Italian Stewed tomatoes 

4 C. Chicken broth 

2 tsp. Dry ginger 

1 tsp. Salt 

1 tsp. Dry mustard 

Directions:  

1.  Heat 2 Tablespoons butter in a large dutch oven and saute onions until translucent and tender 

2.  Add carrots, celery, pinto beans, chicken broth, Italian stewed tomatoes, salt, mustard and ginger. 

3.  Cook over medium high heat until mixture comes to a boil and continue to cook until all vegetables are tender.   

4.  Add macaroni noodles to soup and simmer for a half hour until soup is nicely thickened . 

5.  Adjust seasoning to your personal taste.  Enjoy 

Servings:   6 to 7