Black Bean And Pasta Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp. olive oil
1 large red onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 (15 oz.) cans black bean soup
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans chicken broth
1 can pasta-ready tomatoes
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 c. small pasta (ditalini or bow ties)
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
thins strips roasted red peppers (optional)

Preparation

Heat oil in 4-quart pot.
Add onion and garlic. Stir until onion softens.
Stir in next 5 ingredients.
Bring to a boil.
Add pasta.
Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes until pasta is tender.
Remove from heat.
Stir in vinegar.
If desired, garnish with pepper strips.
Good accompanied with corn bread.