Italian Minestrone Soup by Necia Joy

Brown together ( Use a little olive oil if not using meat )
*1/2 pound choice of meat ( mild Italian sausage is super yummy )
*1 cup chopped celery
*1 medium chopped onion
*2 big carrots sliced
*1/2 chopped choice of pepper ( red is yummy )
* 1/4 teaspoon salt

Add all top ingredients after browned to a crock pot with the following:
*quart of water
*1 can italian stewed tomatoes
*1 can 16oz tomato sauce
*2 cups beef broth
*1 can garbanzo beans
*1 can green beans
*1 can kidney beans
*1 can lima beans
*1 teaspoon parsley
*1 teaspoon basil
*1 teaspoon oregano
*1/4 teaspoon pepper
*garlic...minced...a clove or two, or more if you desire, or leave out garlic....
*1 1/4 cups uncooked smaller noodle ( like a baby penne or a baby shell )

Simmer all day, except for the noodles.
I cook the noodles separately and add to crock pot when ready to serve.

Note: you can use fresh beans or can beans when doing this....if using can, I always drain the beans from the liquid they sit in. You do not have to but I like to do that!