Bean-Pasta Soup

By luvmybuttonsnbows

Prep time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed
• 1 tbsp. olive or other oil
• 1/2 c. elbow macaroni
• 4 c. boiling water
• salt
• 2 cans (10 3/4 oz. each) tomato soup
• 1 can (16 oz.) kidney beans, drained
• black pepper to taste
• 2 to 3 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 can (2 oz.) flat anchovies, chopped, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In small skillet or saucepan, sauté green pepper, onion, garlic and basil in the oil until onion is tender. In large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook macaroni in the boiling water with ¼ tsp. salt for 10 min. or until macaroni is tender (do not drain). Add green pepper mixture, canned soup and beans to macaroni and water. Mix well; then heat thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the lemon juice. Sprinkle with anchovies, if used.