Tomato Soup with Cannellini

By mbmitch

Ingredients

• 2 T. butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced (or 1/2 bag of mini carrots)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 15 oz. can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
• 1 T. sugar
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 t. basil
• 1/2 t. red pepper flakes
• 3/4 t. salt
• 1/2 t. ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and garlic and cook until tender, about 4 min. Add remaining ingredients and bing ot a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce to a simmer and simmer for 30 min.