Mama Delilah's Minestrone

Directions

Sauté celery, onion, carrots, and garlic in olive oil until carrots are beginning to soften (about 8 to 10 minutes)

In large stock pot, combine kidney beans, chick peas, peas, tomaotes, tomato sauce, beef stock, and the sautéed celery, carrots, onion and potatos and stir.

Add parsley, oregano, basil, sage, bay leaves, salt pepper and crushed red pepper.

Simmer, stirring occaisionally, for 1 to ½ hours, or until potatos and carrots reach desired consistency.

While simmering soup, prepare macaroni according to package directions.

Serve soup with desired amount of the cooked macaroni.