Fast and Easy Minestrone

This is my favorite soup to make for sharing. I try and always have the ingredients available. It makes a lot.
1 pkg frozen chopped onion
crushed garlic
olive oil
box of pasta (I like Barilla Plus or tortalinis)
jar of marinara (I like Barilla)
2 bags Italian mixed veggies
1 can of garbanzos or canellini beans or both
dried oregano and thyme
salt and pepper

Saute the onions and garlic in olive oil in your soup pot (I love my cast iron pot). Once the onions start to get translucent, add enough water or stock to cook the pasta. Boil the water and add pasta. Once the pasta is very al dente (still a bit hard), add the veggies and marinara. Turn up the heat if needed to get back to a boil then turn it down to a simmer. Once the veggies are cooked (7 minutes or so), add the beans and herbs. salt and pepper to taste. Simmer a few more minutes.