Micro Minestrone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 c. each: sliced celery, carrot and zucchini
1/2 c. yellow pepper, diced
1 (13 oz.) can beef broth
1 (14 oz.) can whole tomatoes, chopped with juice
1 c. medium pasta shells, cooked
1 (10 oz.) can kidney beans
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

In a 2-quart microwave casserole, mix oil and vegetables, except tomatoes.
Cover loosely with heavy-duty plastic wrap and microwave on High for 5 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients. Microwave on High for 15 minutes.
Serves 4.