Ingredients

• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 2 cups (500 mL) thinly sliced carrots
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cans (14.5 oz or 284 mL each) chicken broth
• 2 cups (500 mL) water
• 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained (about 3 1/2 cups/875 mL)
• 2 cans (15.5 oz each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained (about 3 1/2 cups/875 mL)
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) uncooked medium shell pasta (12 oz/350 g)
• 2 cups (500 mL) frozen Italian-style green beans
• 2 tsp (5 mL each) dried oregano leaves and dried basil leaves
• 4 oz (125 g) Parmesan cheese, grated (1 cup/250 mL)