Tomato Green Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup carrot, chopped
• 2 Tbs butter
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 lb fresh green beans, cut into 1" pieces
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, minced
• 1⁄2 tsp salt
• 1⁄4 tsp pepper

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrots in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in the broth, beans and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
2. Stir in the tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 5 minutes longer.