2 cups water
1 vegetable bouillon cube
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 carrot, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can beans
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes (diced or stewed)
1 cup uncooked pasta (elbow, spirals, etc.)
1. Bring water and boullion cube to boil, then add onion, garlic, spices, carrot, celery and zucchini.
2. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10-15 minutes. Add canned tomatos and beans.
3. Bring to a low boil. Add pasta. Cook until pasta is done, about 8 minutes. Serve hot!