Fast Minestrone

By Harleygirl

Ingredients

• 3 cups vegetable broth, fatfree (I use up to 4 cups)
• 14 1/2 ounces stewed tomatoes Italian style
• 1/2 cup macaroni or other small pasta
• OR
• 3/4 cup instant brown rice uncooked
• 15 ounces kidney beans, canned drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces cannelini beans, canned drained and rinsed
• 16 ounces Italian style vegetables frozen
• 2 teaspoons parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
• freshly ground black pepper

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in a large sauce pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add additional broth if it's not "soupy" enough