Quick Veggie Minestrone Soup {Vegan and GF}

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

low-sodium vegetable broth

14 1/2 oz

canned whole peeled tomatoes (- no salt added, with juice)

6 oz

tomato paste

2 cups

frozen mixed vegetables

1 clove

garlic (crushed)

1 tsp

tsp.

1/2 tsp

dried thyme

15 1/2 oz

canned kidney beans (low sodium, rinsed and drained)

1 cup

gluten-free pasta (uncooked, I use the Tinkyada brand)

ground black pepper and sea salt (to taste (or vegan parmesan cheese))