Veggie Pasta Soup

1/2 large onion diced
3 carrots diced
2-4 celery ribs, diced
3 garlic cloves 
Hickory Farm smoked chicken sausage, sliced(opt)
48 oz chicken broth
1 1/2 cup whole wheat pasta 
1 15oz can Italian diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp oregano
1 15oz can green beans

Saute onion,carrots and celery with a small amount of broth until tender. Add sausage and garlic, cook for a couple more minutes. Add chicken broth, tomatoes and spices. Bring to a boil. Add noodles and green beans. Cook until noodles are done.  Another cup of water with a bullion cub may need to be added if too much liquid boils off while noodles are cooking.
I also make this without the meat. Very yummy! 

So good on a cold evening!