Minestrone

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)