1 C chopped onion
1 t minced garlic
½ C chopped celery
½ C chopped carrots                                       
½ C chopped red or green pepper
1 C chopped zucchini
2 T olive oil

1/3 C tomato paste
¼ C red wine                                      

15 oz white beans, rinsed and drained
2 C veg or chicken broth
2 C water
1 T parsley
2 t basil                                                
1 T lemon juice                                    
1 t salt
¼ t pepper


Sauté the vegetables in the oil for 5 min.   Stir in the tomato paste and the wine. Add the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, cover and simmer until everything is tender.



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