Tomato And Pasta Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium red onion, chopped fine
1 (445 g) can tomato soup
1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes
3 cups water
2 cups spiral shaped pasta
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil leaf
2 slices bacon, chopped fine and cooked until crisp then drained on absorbent paper (optional)

Preparation

Heat oil in large pan; cook garlic and onion, stirring, until onion is soft.
Add soup, tomatoes, water and pasta.
Bring to boil; simmer uncovered, about 10 minutes or until pasta is just tender.
Stir in basil.
Serve with the bacon sprinkled on top (if using).