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

1. 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.