Also known as — what’s in the fridge and cupboards that I can throw together into a yummy meal? Here’s what I threw in:

1 cup chopped green onion (like 5 of them, whites included)
1 cup chopped carrots (about 2 large)
1 cup chopped celery (about 3 long stalks)
1 can diced tomatoes, with liquid
3 cloves minced garlic
1 can black beans, drained
1 can great northern beans, drained
4-1/2 cups water
1 to 1-1/2 tbsp salt (I eyeball it in my palm)
2 tsp black pepper
1 capful Mrs. Dash
1 palmful of dried parsley (about 1 tbsp)
1/3 palmful of dried oregano (about 1 tsp)
1/3 palmful of dried basil (about 1 tsp)
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1 can corn
1 can green beans
1 can baby sweet peas
1 to 1-1/2 cup uncooked cavatappi (or any other small-ish pasta)
additional water to suit preference

I combined all of the first portion of ingredients in a big pot, brought to a boil, then simmered until the carrots were tender — about 20 minutes. I then added the rest of the ingredients, brought back to a boil, then simmered until the pasta is al dente — about 10-15 minutes.

It smells and tastes so great!!!!