This is one of the easiest soups I know how to make! It is also a hearty comfort food, and can be made easily from items you likely already have stocked in your pantry! All you need is an onion, some pasta, a can of kidney beans and a can of diced tomatoes. Trust me, it's much better than it sounds. Since canned beans and veggies have quite a bit of salt, try to use the low sodium varieties and add salt and pepper to taste when the soup is done.
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 can diced plum tomatoes (strained)
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1/2 tomato can of water (use empty tomato can)
- 16 ozs pasta (I like to use fusilli), or serve instead with toasted baguette slices
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Saute onion in oil over low heat until onions are golden brown
- Add strained tomatoes and cook for 20 min on med-low heat
- Add tin of water, simmer for 20 min
- Add can of kidney beans (without draining them), cook for 20 min
- Add salt/ pepper to taste
- In a separate pot, cook pasta to desired firmness and drain
- Add pasta to soup and serve with parmesan cheese and a salad
