Ingredient List

1 tbsp	olive oil	15 mL
1	onion, diced	1
2	cloves garlic, minced	2
1	28 oz/ 796 mL can of diced plum tomatoes	1
1	19 oz/ 540 mL can of white kidney beans, drained OR	1
2 cups	cooked WHITE PEA BEANS	500 mL
4 cups	vegetable or chicken broth	1 L
1/4 cup	chopped fresh basil OR	50 mL
1 tbsp	dried basil	15 mL
	salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the onion until soft. Add the garlic and cook a further minute. Add the tomatoes, beans, broth and basil. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Partially puree the soup with an immersion blender and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with a spoonful of grated parmesan cheese, a basil leaf or a few croutons.