How To Make Tomato Green Bean Soup

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Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 2 teaspoons butter or stick margarine
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 cups diced fresh tomatoes
• 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

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. Stir in the tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 5 minutes longer.