Tomato Green Bean Soup

Ingredients:
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrots
2 tsp butter
6 cups vegetable broth
1 lb. fresh beans, cut into 1-in. pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups diced fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Procedure:
1. In a large saucepan, sauté onion and carrots in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in the broth, beans and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, let simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
2. Stir in tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.