A hearty and flavorful soup combining tuna, vegetables, and pasta for a comforting meal.
Prepare the vegetables by dicing the carrot, onion, and celery into small pieces.
Uniformly diced vegetables ensure even cooking and a consistent texture in the soup.
In a soup pot, combine the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, diced carrot, onion, celery, and cayenne pepper.
Stir the ingredients well to evenly distribute the flavors.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
Simmering allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Add the shell pasta to the pot and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
Stir occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Stir in the canned tuna and cooked beans, and heat through for 5 minutes.
Gently stir to avoid breaking up the tuna too much.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Serving the soup immediately ensures the pasta remains perfectly tender.