Modern Minestrone

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 1/2 cups beef broth or 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup elbow macaroni
• salt and pepper
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 in 4qt covered saucepan, bring broth, water, tomatoes, and basil to a boil.
• 2 add remaining ingredients except parmesan.
• 3 reduce to medium and simmer covered until macaroni is al dente, about 12 minutes.
• 4 serve with parmesan sprinkled on top.