1/4 c. olive oil
2 diced onions
3 large carrots, diced
2 c. kidney beans
1 1/2 lb. sausage
1/2 tbsp. salt
3 c. canned tomatoes (and juice)
3 tsp. garlic powder
3 large potatoes, diced
1/2 cabbage, chopped
2 qt. beef stock
dash of paprika

Brown onion and sausage in oil. Add tomatoes and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, carrots, potatoes and cabbage. Cover with stock and simmer 10 minutes. Add meat, salt, pepper and paprika to taste. Cover and simmer 1 to 3 hours. Add more beef stock if needed. This is a nice, spicy soup.