Minute Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1 (15.8 ounce) can great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained
• 2 (11.5-ounce) cans vegetable juice
• 2 cups water
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked quick-cooking brown rice
• 1/2 cup pesto sauce

Preparation

1. Bring first 6 ingredients to a boil in a Dutch oven. Stir in rice; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Stir in pesto.