Minestrone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. pinto beans
1/3 c. lentils
2 small onions, diced
1 clove garlic, pressed
8 to 10 c. water
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 c. chopped carrots
1 c. chopped potatoes
2 c. mixed corn, celery, cabbage, beans, turnips, etc.
1/2 c. dry pasta
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 Tbsp. basil
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. sugar (optional)

Preparation

Combine pinto beans, onions, garlic, water and tomato sauce. Bring to boil.
Simmer 1 1/2 hours.
Add lentils.
Simmer 1 1/2 hours.
Add remaining ingredients.
Simmer 1/2 hour.
Add water as needed.