Pasta E Fagioli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1 carrot, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup uncooked pasta
8 ounces seasoned diced tomatoes, undrained
8 ounces kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup peas (frozen or canned)
1/8 cup chopped fresh basil
1/8 cup grated cheese

Preparation

Saute carrots in the olive oil for 2 minutes.
Stir in garlic. Cook 1 minute.
Add broth and pasta; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes and beans; cook 5 minutes more.
Stir in peas. Cook till pasta is tender and heated through.
Top with basil and cheese.