Last year my friend and I found this wonderful recipe on http://www.crockpot.com thought I would share it!  I am also going to include my variations.  This is a wonderfully hearty soup, perfect for a cold day, or any day! 

Instead of 1lb. of ground beef, I do a half pound of ground beef and a half pound of sausage all fried together.

Instead of 2 cans of stewed tomatoes (Love the taste of tomatoes, can't stand the texture) I opt for 1 can of tomato sauce. I also add a carrot or two, depending on how much I am trying to make. Slices or chunks work, whichever you prefer! Cook until all is done.

***Make sure to wait on adding the macaroni.  It'll get too tender if you add it too soon!

I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.  We rarely ever have left-over's when we make it, and on the rare occasion that we have them, it's really good the next day too!

Enjoy!