Ingredients:
1 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon oil
2 cups bottled water
2 -3 low-sodium beef bouillon cubes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans no-salt-added whole tomatoes ( for cooking)
1 cup large pasta shells
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 (24 ounce) bags frozen mixed vegetables
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans no-salt-added kidney beans, drained
Directions:
Saute onion, celery and garlic in oil in large pot or Dutch oven.
Add water and bouillon cubes and bring to a boil to dissolve cubes.
Drain tomatoes and add liquid to pot.
Chop tomatoes and add with pasta shells.
Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add seasonings (and feel free to adjust seasonings to taste), vegetables and beans.
Simmer 15 minutes to heat through.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 45 min.