Ingredients:

- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped carrots (about 2 – 3 whole carrots)
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup dried elbow macaroni (or other small pasta)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper, to taste
- freshly grated parmesan cheese, for garnish
- chopped fresh parsley, for garnish