Quick tomato and bean soup

Ingredients:

• 1 can (425 g) canned white beans, rinsed
• 3 tbsp. l. olive oil
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 can (740 g) marinara sauce (recommended: San Marzano)
• 2 cans (400 g each) of canned chicken broth
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
• 0.5 cup pastina (or other fine pasta)
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

1. In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, onion, and garlic and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the jar of marinara sauce, chicken broth, beans, red pepper flakes, pasta, salt, and black pepper.
2. Simmer for 10 minutes. Ladle into bowls and serve.