Chop the onion;mince the garlic.Peel and shred the carrot.Dice the tomato.Mince the sage to measure 1 tabls.( or subsitute 1 ts dried). Heat oil in large saucepan until hot.Add onion, garlic and carrot, and saute until onion is tender.Stir in beans with liquid and chicken broth.Stir in tomato and sage.Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.Simmer about 5 minutes, stirring, just to blend flavors.Season to taste with the salt and pepper.Serve hot.Makes 4 servings...