Pasta Fagioli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. sauteed lean beef
1 potato, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
2 large carrots, diced
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 tsp. minced garlic
2 (16 oz.) cans red beans
2 (16 oz.) cans chicken broth
1 1/2 c. water
8 oz. dried ditalini or tubetti or elbow pasta or small shells
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
pepper
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. basil

Preparation

Saute ground beef.
Drain.
Add everything else and simmer until tender.
Add pasta; cook approximately 15 minutes or until pasta is done.
Recipe makes 5 (2-cup) servings.