Minestrone

Ingredients:

• 1 lb frozen veggies (Italian Blend works best)
• 1 heaping cup whole wheat macaroni (dry)
  
• 1 14 oz can of diced or pureed tomatoes
• 1 14 oz can of beans (pinto or lima)
  
• 1 onion, chopped
• oil
  
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
  
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• salt (and soy sauce) to taste
• 6 to 8 cups of water, boiling
  

Saute onion in oil. When translucent add garlic & seasoning and saute for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and cook for 4 minutes. Add rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat & simmer until pasta is done, 15 to 20 minutes.