2 lbs of spicy Portuguese sausage (linguiça or chouriço)1 pound of ham hocks1 onion, sliced2 liters of water2 carrots, diced3 potatoes, diced1 small cabbage, chopped1 (8 ounce) can of tomato sauce2 (15 ounce) cans of kidney beans1 (16 ounce) package of macaroni