Minestrone Soup

from Amy Brinkerhoff

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

2 cans vegetable broth

1 can (14.5 oz.) kidney beans

1 can (14.5 oz.) garbanzo beans

1 can stewed tomatoes

½ C small shell pasta

¼ tsp Italian Seasoning (or more)

¼ tsp crushed red pepper

Sauté the onion and garlic 5-8 minutes until transparent.  Add next 7 ingredients.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, simmer 10-12 minutes until noodles are tender.