North Pole Soup (Ham & Kidney Bean Soup) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium carrot, cut in 1/4-inch rounds
2 garlic cloves, diced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
3 ounces ham, diced
1/2 cup canned tomato
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup red kidney beans, drained
1/2 cup macaroni
salt
pepper
parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation

Heat olive oil in medium saucepan. Cook carrot and onion in hot oil, 5-7 minutes.
Add garlic, basil and ham and cook an additional 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes and if using whole tomatoes, crush. Add broth & beans. Mash some of the beans with potato masher. Simmer 20 minutes.
Add pasta, and cook until done per package directions.
Serve with Parmesan cheese.