Bean Pasta Soup Recipe

• 1/2 med. green pepper, minced
• 1 med. onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped or possibly pressed
• 1/2 teaspoon dry basil leaves, crushed
• 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 c. elbow macaroni
• 4 c. boiling water
• Salt
• 2 (10 3/4 ounce. each) cans tomato soup
• 1 (16 ounce.) can kidney beans, liquid removed
• Black pepper, to taste
• 2 to 3 tbsp. lemon juice (optional)

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