Minestrone

Ingredients

 * 3 1/2	cup	Chicken broth
 * 2	cup	Water
 * 1	cup	Chopped onion
 * 1	cup	Sliced carrots
 * 1	tsp	Minced garlic
 * 1	can	(16oz) crushed tomatoes
 * 1	med	-size zucchini (6oz),
 * Quartered lengthwise, then
 * Sliced 1/4-inch thick
 * 9	oz	Frozen cut Italian Green
 * Beans
 * 1/4	tsp	Pepper
 * 1 1/2	cup	Small pasta shells
 * 1	can	(16oz) red kidney beans,
 * Rinsed and drained

Directions

 * Bring broth, water, onion, carrots and garlic to a boil in a 3 to 4-quart pot.
 * Reduce heat, cover and simmer 3 minutes or until carrots are crisp- tender.
 * Add crushed tomatoes, zucchini, green beans and pepper.
 * Return to a boil, add pasta, cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
 * Stir in beans.