Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 carrots, peeled and chopped

1 small onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 26 oz. jar marinara sauce

4 cups chicken broth

1 15 oz. can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/2 cup small pasta

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

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