Black Bean Minestrone

From the “easy to throw it together” series...

In a medium pot, combine…

• One can of diced tomatoes
• One can of beef broth
• A cup or so of black beans
• A diced onion (sauteed)
• About a cup of whole wheat pasta (shells)
• Dried oregano (however much suits you)
• Dried basil (the same)
• About a tablespoon of prepared garlic (maybe less if it’s fresh-minced)
• Black pepper
• A splash of fish sauce
• A splash of balsamic vinegar

Stir, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and allow to simmer for twenty minutes.