Title: Quick Minestrone Soup   Categories: Soups, Beans        Yield: 1 servings           1 T  olive oil        1 ea onion, coarsely chopped      1/4 t  minced garlic       24 oz tomato juice or V8       15 oz kidney beans       10 oz frozen mixed vegetables      1/2 c  pasta        2 T  dried tomato bits        1 t  dried basil, crushed        1 x  freshly ground pepper        2 oz grated mozzarella     Saute onion and garlic in oil until onion is translucent. Add  juice and undrained kidney beans. Bring to a boil. Add vegetables,  pasta and tomato bits. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Stir in  basil, add pepper to taste.    Serve topped with cheese along with warm whole wheat rolls.     MMMMM   |