North Pole Soup (Ham & Kidney Bean Soup)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 medium carrot, cut in 1/4-inch rounds
• 2 garlic cloves, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 3 ounces ham, diced
• 1/2 cup canned tomato
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup red kidney beans, drained
• 1/2 cup macaroni
• salt
• pepper
• parmesan cheese, grated

1. Heat olive oil in medium saucepan. Cook carrot and onion in hot oil, 5-7 minutes.
2. Add garlic, basil and ham and cook an additional 2 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes and if using whole tomatoes, crush. Add broth & beans. Mash some of the beans with potato masher. Simmer 20 minutes.
4. Add pasta, and cook until done per package directions.
5. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

olive oil, onion, carrot, garlic, dried basil, ham, tomato, chicken broth, red kidney beans, macaroni, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/north-pole-soup-ham-kidney-bean-soup-393173 (may not work)