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Add the onion to a large pot over medium heat with ONLY ½ cup of the broth and sauté for 5-8 minutes until tender, stirring frequently.
Add the garlic and cook another minute.
Add the tomato paste and cook it down for 2-3 min.
Add the remaining 5 cups broth, rice/grains, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and chili powder or chili flakes. Stir well and bring to a high boil.
Once boiling, turn down to medium-low and cover and cook for 10 minutes until the grains are cooked is tender.
Once the grains are cooked, add the drained beans and cook another 5 minutes. Taste and add any additional salt/pepper if needed.
Add the fresh basil and let the soup sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.