1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, minced
1 carrot, minced
1 cup chopped ham
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3 cans low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon fresh or dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 pinch ground black pepper
2/3 cup seashell pasta

Directions

1) Heat oil in 4-quart pot over medium heat until hot. Add onion, carrot & garlic and cook for 5 minutes.

2) Add undrained tomatoes, undrained cannellini beans, chicken broth, parsley, ham & black pepper to pot and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Let boil for approximately 1 minute and let simmer for 10 minutes, covered.

3) Add pasta to pot and simmer approximately 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender. Serve immediately and enjoy.