Minute American Lamb Minestrone

Makes 12 servings

Ingredients:

1-1/2 quarts beef broth
1 pound rotini
2 cups broccoli florets
1 bell pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
28 ounces canned chopped tomatoes and juice
15 ounces kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3 ounces tomato paste
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 pound American Lamb, cooked and cubed
pesto as needed, optional

Preparation:

In pan combine broth and rotini. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in broccoli, bell pepper and onion; simmer for 5 minutes. Mix in tomatoes and juice, beans, tomato paste, seasoning and lamb. Bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes to heat through. Serve with a dollop of pesto, if desired.