Tuscan Pasta And Bean Soup Recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 small onion, chopped (1 cup)

1 can (28 oz.) CONTADINA® Recipe Ready Crushed Tomatoes with Roasted Garlic

2 cans (14.5 oz. each) chicken broth

1 can (15 oz.) kidney or pinto beans, undrained

2 tsp. dried basil, crushed

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley or 2 tsp. dried parsley, crushed

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/2 cup dried small pasta shells or macaroni

Preparation

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomatoes, broth, beans, 1/3 cup water, basil, parsley and pepper. Bring to boil.

Add pasta; reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, 12 to 15 minutes or until pasta is tender.