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...