BEAN AND PASTA SOUP

Cooking Time : 15 mins.
Preparation Time : 10 mins.

Serves 4.
Ingredients
½ cup canned baked beans
¼ cup sliced onions
½ tablespoon sliced garlic
1 cup chopped tomatoes
¼ cup macaroni or any small pasta
2 teaspoons cornflour
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons cream
2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

For the garnish
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese or processed cheese

Method
1.Heat the butter in a pan, add the onions and garlic and sauté till the onions turn translucent.
2.Add the baked beans, tomatoes, macaroni, salt and 4 cups of hot water and bring to a boil. Simmer till the macaroni is cooked (approx. 8 to 10 minutes).
3.Dissolve the corn flour in 2 tablespoons of water and add to the soup.
4.Add the oregano, cream, tomato ketchup, salt and pepper and mix well.
5.Serve hot garnished with cheese.