pam's good vegetarian soup

Ingredients

• SOAK BEANS:
• 2 cups mixed dry beans
• 2 1/2 quarts water
• SOUP:
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 ounces) low sodium chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 - lemon, use juice only
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes, to taste
• 1 cup uncooked brown rice
• 1-2 cup pasta, cooked