Fresh Tomato and Bean Soup

This recipe came from "Canadian Living" magazine. I find that this recipe uses items you would normally have on hand and it is very simple to make.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1  small onion, diced
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 4  cups  vegetable stock
• 1 (19 ounce) can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2  plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh basil (or 2 tsp dried)
• 1  pinch pepper

Directions

1. In saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, carrot and garlic, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add stock; bring to boil.
3. Add beans and tomatoes; cook over medium heat until carrot and tomatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
4. Stir in basil and pepper.