2 reg. cans Great Northern beans
2 soup cans water
1 can diced tomatoes
1/2 c. chopped celery sautéed in 3 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 c. uncooked elbow macaroni cooked according to pkg

Mix all ingredients, except macaroni, and simmer about one and a half hours. Shortly before serving add cooked macaroni and season to taste with salt and pepper.