1 pkg. onion soup mix
2-4 c. V-8 vegetable juice
1/2 lb. bulk sausage
1 lg. can tomatoes
1 (15 oz.) can white beans (Navy)
1 (15 oz.) can red beans (or pinto or kidney
1/2 c. sliced celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 c. uncooked ditalini (macaroni)

Cook macaroni in boiling water, drain. Make up onion soup mix as directed on package in large soup pot. Add 2 cups V-8 juice, saute sausage, crumble, add to soup. Add cut-up tomatoes, both cans of beans with liquid. Add macaroni. Saute celery and garlic in small amount of butter or olive oil, add along with Italian seasoning. Add up to 2 more cups V-8 to desired consistency. Simmer 30 minutes. Serve immediately. Freeze leftovers.