Pistou

  1 zucchini diced
1 small potato peeled and diced
1 shallot diced
1 carrot diced
8 oz can chopped tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup thin green beans cut into 1/2 in. pieces
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup small pasta shapes
4-6 tbsps. Pesto
1 tbsp. sundried tomato paste
salt and pepper

Place the first five ingredients in a large stockpot.  Add the stock and season with salt and pepper.  Bring to a boil.  Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.  Add the green beans, peas, and pasta.  Cook for 10 minutes longer, until the pasta is tender.  Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary.  Mix together sundried tomato paste and pesto.  Stir into each serving.