Italian Bean Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 can great northern beans (15 ounce)
• 1 can red kidney beans (15 ounce)
• 2 cans pinto beans (15 ounce)
• 46 fluid ounces tomato juice (or V-8 juice)
• 1 can Italian style or stewed tomatoes (15 ounce)
• 1 can vegetable broth, low-sodium (15 ounce)
• 1 can green beans (15 ounce, drained)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 1 onion (medium, chopped)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 garlic clove (fresh)

Directions:

1. In a large pot, combine all ingredients.
2. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Serve with Italian or French bread or whole-wheat rolls.