pesto soup

Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup potato, peeled and diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cups frozen veggies (peas, corn, carrots, green beans)
• 1/2 cup uncooked pasta or rice
• 1 can red kidney beans
• 2 teaspoons dry parsley
• 3 teaspoons basil
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon salt