Speed-O Minestrone Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 c. beef broth
1 1/2 c. water
1 (16 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (15 oz.) can black beans
1 medium onion
1 large carrot
3 garlic cloves
1 c. frozen peas
1 c. elbow macaroni
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

In a 4-quart saucepan, bring the broth, water, tomatoes, basil and pepper to a boil over high heat.
Meanwhile, drain the beans in a colander; rinse under cold running water and drain well.
In a food processor, coarsely chop the onion, carrot and garlic.
Add the onion, carrot, garlic, drained beans, peas and macaroni to the boiling broth mixture.
Reduce the heat to medium-low; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the macaroni is al dente, about 12 minutes.
Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.