Tuscan Bean and Pasta Soup

Submitted by janem123

"This is adapted from a recipe at contadina.com. It makes is a lovely soup."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup dried small whole wheat pasta (shells or broken noodles)

directions

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 2-3 minutes.
2. Stir in tomatoes, broth, beans, sugar, 1/3 cup water, and seasonings. Bring to boil.
3. Add pasta and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 12-15 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Reviews

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this is a very close taste to my grand mothers