Microwave Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1 c. carrots, sliced
• 1 c. celery, sliced
• 1 c. zucchini, sliced
• 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 oz.) can beef broth
• 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can diced tomatoes (in its juice)
• 1 c. medium pasta shells, cooked and drained
• 1/2 to 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper