Hamburger Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup uncooked small pasta shells
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
• 1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper