Portuguese Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 qt. water
1 envelope brown gravy mix
3/4 c. chopped ham
2 1/2 c. chopped celery
1 1/2 c. sliced carrots
1/2 c. chopped onion
15 oz. tomatoes or juice
3 c. chopped cabbage
1/2 c. macaroni
2 cans red beans
3/4 lb. smoked sausage

Preparation

Combine all ingredients, in a large covered kettle, except macaroni, cabbage and beans.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to hard simmer.
When meat is tender and done, add cabbage, macaroni and beans (undrained).
A bay leaf can be added, but is optional. Salt and pepper to taste.