1 cup dried white or red kidney beans, picked
over 4 cups water 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth One 16 - ounce can whole tomatoes in juice, unsalted, undrained 1 medium russet potato, peeled and chopped 3 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 4 ounces (1 cup) fresh green beans, cut into 1 - inch lengths 1 cup uncooked
elbow macaroni or small pasta shells 1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1 / 4 - inch thick slices 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper