Tomato Green Bean Soup(Prep. Time: 30 Minutes) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped carrots
2 tsp. butter or stick margarine
6 c. chicken broth
1 lb. fresh green beans, broken
1 garlic clove, minced
3 c. diced fresh tomatoes
1/4 c. minced fresh basil or 1 Tbsp. dry
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrots in butter for 5 minutes.
Stir in the broth, beans and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in the tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper.
Cover and simmer 5 minutes longer.
Yields 9 servings.