Minestrone - Mediterranean Recipes

Ingredients

• 59 milliliters basil pesto
• 237 milliliters medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
• 237 milliliters large onion, coarsely chopped
• 113 grams cup uncooked small pasta shells
• 425 grams can dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
• 822 grams cans each) Italian-style stewed tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
• 794 grams cans each) vegetable broth
• 1 Tbsp olive or vegetable oil
• 1 medium yellow summer squash or zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, cut crosswise into slices (1 1/2 cups)