Italian Bean and Pasta Soup

Ingredients
2 cups tomato sauce
4 cupsVegetable Broth, your choice, prepared
1 can (19 oz/540 ml) white beans, drained and rinsed
1⁄2 cup ruote, elbow macaroni, or other pasta
Sea Salt, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste
grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Preparation
- Combine first 5 ingredients in a Multipurpose Pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer slowly for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Season with Salt and Pepper. Serve in large bowls and top with Parmesan.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 150, Fat 1 g (Saturated 0.1 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g (Fibre 6 g, Sugars 5 g), Protein 8 g.