Pasta E. Pisella Soup

A light soup that can be made with things in my pantry. It is my daughter's favorite. Came from a magazine 15 years ago. I am getting old. :)

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 5
• Yields: 5 bowls

Ingredients

• 2  cups pasta, shapes
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 3  garlic cloves
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 14  ounces diced tomatoes
• 1⁄4 cup  packed fresh basil
• 10  ounces  frozen peas
•  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook the pasta and drain.
2. In a saucepan heat oil and add garlic until golden about 5 minutes.
3. Add chicken broth, basil and tomatoes with their juice and 1/2 cup water heat to boiling simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add peas and pasta and heat through.
5. Serve with grated Parmesan on top.
6. Serve with Garlic Bread if desired.