SUMMER MINESTRONE

Name: SUMMER MINESTRONE
Ingredients: 1 quart (1 litre) vegetable stock or bouillon; 1 Tablespoon tomato paste (tomato puree); 3 Tablespoons red lentils; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 small (45g) onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup (250g) finely chopped fresh tomatoes; 1/4 cup (35g) small pasta shapes; 1/3 cup (50g) new potatoes in small dice; 1/3 cup (50g) peeled carrots in small dice; 1/3 cup (35g) celery in small dice; 3/4 cup (100g) zucchini (courgette), in small dice; 1/3 cup (50g) fresh or frozen green peas; 14 oz (400g) can white beans, such as navy or cannellini, drained and rinsed*; salt to taste; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil