Tomato and Pasta Soup

quick for a weekend lunch

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  cloves garlic, crushed
• 1  medium red onion, chopped fine
• 1 (445 g) can  tomato soup
• 1 (400 g) can  chopped tomatoes
• 3  cups water
• 2  cups spiral shaped pasta
• 1  tablespoon  finely chopped fresh basil leaf
• 2  slices bacon, chopped fine and cooked until crisp then drained on absorbent paper (optional)

Directions

1. Heat oil in large pan; cook garlic and onion, stirring, until onion is soft.
2. Add soup, tomatoes, water and pasta.
3. Bring to boil; simmer uncovered, about 10 minutes or until pasta is just tender.
4. Stir in basil.
5. Serve with the bacon sprinkled on top (if using).