Italian Three Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounce) great northern beans
• 2 cans (15 ounce) red kidney beans
• 46 us fluid ounces pinto beans
• 1 can (15 ounce) tomato juice (or V-8 juice)
• 1 can (15 ounce) Italian style or stewed tomatoes (low sodium)
• 1 can (15 ounce) vegetable broth (low-sodium)
• 1 can (15 ounce) green beans (drained)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves (fresh)

Method

1. 1 In a large pot, combine all ingredients.
2. 2 Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. 3 Serve with Italian or French bread or whole-wheat rolls.