Pasta Fagioli Soup

1 onion, diced
2-4 cloves garlic, pressed (about 2 teaspoons)
2 stalks celery, sliced thin
1 cup shredded carrots
2 cups water
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2-4 sun dried tomatoes, chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Beef-Like Seasoning
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

1. Bring the above ingredients to a boil, reduce heat, and allow the soup to simmer for 15 minutes. Then add:
   2 cups of water
   1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
   1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
   2 tablespoons molasses or 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
   1/2 can small red beans, rinsed and drained
   1/2 can navy beans, rinsed and drained
   1/2 cup veggie burger or other ground beef substitute
2. As soon as the soup is boiling again, add:
   1 cup small pasta, such as shells or tiny tubes
3. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes.

Serves 5-6

Source: Seven Secrets Cookbook, used with permission.