Tomato And Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 None onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
4 cups vegetable stock
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 tbsp taco seasoning mix
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained
8 slices bread
3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese
None None Chives or parsley, to garnish

Preparation

Preheat broiler on high. Line broiler with foil.
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan on high heat. Saute onion and garlic 1-2 mins until onion is tender. Stir in stock, tomatoes and seasoning mix. Simmer 5 min. (Puree tomato mixture, if desired). Stir in beans and season to taste. Simmer 5 mins.
Meanwhile, arrange bread slices on prepared pan. Broil until toasted on one side. Turn and sprinkle each evenly with cheese.
Broil 1-2 mins until cheese melts. Serve soup sprinkled with chives or parsley. Accompany with cheese toast.