Microwave Minestrone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. each: sliced carrots, celery and zucchini
1/2 c. diced sweet yellow pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
1 (15 oz.) can cannellini or white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can beef broth
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 c. medium pasta shells, cooked and drained
1/2 to 1 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

In a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl, combine the carrots, celery, zucchini, yellow pepper and onion. Drizzle with oil. Toss to coat. Cover and microwave on High for 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on High for 15 minutes. Yield: 5 servings.