North Pole Soup

This is a hardy yet very simple soup with lots of flavor and a great aroma.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  medium onion, finely chopped
• 1  carrot, thinly sliced
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 3  ounces ham, cubed
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can tomatoes, crushed
• 3  cups chicken broth
• 1 (14 ounce) can canned kidney beans, drained
• 2 1⁄2 ounces pasta
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. In saucepan, heat olive oil and add onion and carrot.
2. Cook 5 minutes or until softened.
3. Add garlic, basil and ham.
4. Cook 2 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes and cook 5 minutes.
6. Add broth and beans.
7. Bring to a boil and mash some of the beans to thicken the soup.
8. Lower heat and simmer 20 minutes.
9. Return to a boil and stir in pasta.
10. Boil approximately.
11. 6 minutes or until pasta is done.
12. Serve.