Bean & Pasta Soup

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
pinch of red pepper flakes
4 fresh sage leaves, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can cannellini beans
1 can whole tomatoes, chopped
½ cup to 1 cup water or low sodium chicken broth
2 cups cooked whole wheat pasta - like rotini or penne

Directions

Heat a large heavy bottomed pot over medium high heat. Saute the onions, carrot, celery, pepper flakes, and sage for about 15 minutes. Add the garlic, cook for a few minutes, then add the tomatoes. Cook for another 5- 10 minutes, then add the beans, chicken broth, water, and pasta. Cook about 10 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Serving Size: 8