Minestrone Soup

1 can kidney beans, canned
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon parsley
1 pound sweet italian sausage(Jimmy Dean's Italian sausage is great too.)
2 stalks chopped celery
2 chopped carrots
1 small chopped onion
28 ounces diced tomatoes
8 cups water
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 cubes beef bullion, crushed
1 cup macaroni, uncooked

Cook sausage. Prepare vegetables. Put everything into a 6 quart crock pot.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Add macaroni 1/2 hour before serving. Serve w/ parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. This is great served with bread sticks!

This is a tried and true recipe! I got it from the freezer group I am in, it is a favorite! There are alot of ingredients but it is actually really easy! Enjoy!!