Country Kitchen Minestrone Soup

• 1 tsp. basil
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1/2 tsp. sage
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 cubes beef bouillon
• 1/3 c. dried vegetables
• 1 1/4 c. small macaroni
• 1/4 c. barley
• 1/2 c. kidney beans
• 1/8 c. split peas
• 1/4 c. dried onions
• 1 lb. Italian sausage
• 1 (28 oz.) can chopped tomatoes

1. Place beans (kidney and peas) and vegetable mixture in large cooking pot. Add 5 cups water; bring to boil. Cover and simmer 2 hours until beans are tender. Stir frequently. Remove skin from sausage; break into small pieces. Brown in skillet. To cooking pot, add bouillon cubes, seasoning spices, 7 cups of water, tomatoes and coked sausage. Bring to boil; simmer 30 minutes. Add macaroni. Simmer 30 more minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir frequently.

basil, thyme, sage, oregano, bay leaf, beef bouillon, vegetables, macaroni, barley, kidney beans, peas, onions, italian sausage, tomatoes

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=81498 (may not work)