Minestrone Soup

• 2 packages (16 ounce each) frozen vegetables and pasta in garlic

  seasoned sauce

• 4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable juice cocktail
• 2 cans (15 1/2 ounce each) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon lemon and pepper seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Combine all ingredients in a large crock pot. Cover and cook on low for four to six hours or on high for two to three hours.

• Yields: 8 servings
• Preparation Time: 4 hours and 45 minutes