Tomato Macaroni Soup

Photo: flickr user sue-bailey

Ingredients

1/2 tablespoon butter

1/2 onion, chopped

2 carrots, chopped

1 stalk celery, sliced

1 can beef broth

1 sm. can tomatoes, cut up

Oregano

Basil

Parsley

1 cup cooked macaroni

1/2 cup sliced pepperoni

Preparation

In saucepan, melt butter and saute vegetables 5-10 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes, and herbs. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Add macaroni and pepperoni and heat through. Sprinkle with grated cheese if desired. Serve with corn bread, biscuits, or popovers.