Great Pot Of Soup!

Nothing like a good pot of soup on a cold winters night !

 

1 lb. bulk Italian sausage

3 - 14 oz. cans chicken or Beef broth

1 - 15 oz. can great northern or black beans beans

 

 rinsed and drained

1 - 15 oz. can pinto beans rinsed and drained

1 - 4 oz. can green chilies

1 - 18 oz. can tomato juice

4 large carrots, chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

1 1/2 t. Italian seasoning

1 t. dried minced garlic

1 1/2 c. cooked macaroni

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5 qt. slow cooker. Stir in all ingredients except macaroni. Cover and cook on low for 7 - 8 hours. Just before serving stir in cooked macaroni.

A pan of cornbread makes a great companion with the soup, but saltine crackers are also good :)