Modern Minestrone

I make this all of the time. It goes together in 5 minutes and on the table in 20.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3 1⁄2 cups beef broth or 3 1⁄2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1  teaspoon basil
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  large carrot, chopped
• 3  cloves garlic, minced
• 1  cup  frozen peas
• 1  cup elbow macaroni
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In 4qt covered saucepan, bring broth, water, tomatoes, and basil to a boil.
2. Add remaining ingredients except parmesan.
3. Reduce to medium and simmer covered until macaroni is al dente, about 12 minutes.
4. Serve with parmesan sprinkled on top.