Step 1

Dice carrot, celery, onion.

Step 2

Place the vegetables into a 4 qt. pot and heat them on medium heat with a tablespoon oil.

Step 3

Add the chicken broth and water and bring it to a boil,

Step 4

then turn down the temperature to medium.

Step 5

Add the chicken, and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Place 1 1/2 cups small pasta into the broth.

Step 7

When it comes back to a simmering boil, stir well so the pasts cooks evenly.

Step 8

Then after 5 minutes add 1 cup tomato sauce, beans, oregano, salt and pepper.

Step 9

When the pasta is tender it's ready to serve.