Ingredients

  • 1/2 med. green pepper, minced
  • 1 med. onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped or possibly pressed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry basil leaves, crushed
  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 c. elbow macaroni
  • 4 c. boiling water
  • Salt
  • 2 (10 3/4 ounce. each) cans tomato soup
  • 1 (16 ounce.) can kidney beans, liquid removed
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 to 3 tbsp. lemon juice (optional)

Method

  • Preparation time: 15 min.
  • Cooking time: 15 min.
  • 1.
  • In small skillet or possibly saucepan, saute/fry green pepper, onion, garlic and basil in the oil till onion is tender.
  • 2.
  • In large saucepan or possibly Dutch oven, cook macaroni in the boiling water with 1/4 tsp.
  • salt for 10 min or possibly till macaroni is tender (don't drain).
  • 3.
  • Add in green pepper mix, canned soup and beans to macaroni and water.
  • Mix well; then heat thoroughly.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Add in lemon juice.
  • For 8 servings, double the ingredients.
  • It's hearty satisfying and inexpensive to make.