Minestrone Soup

1. Peel and dice onion. Peel and chop carrots and celery.

2. Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Remove beef and set aside. Drain pot of any excess fat.

3. Add olive oil to the pot and turn heat down to medium.

4. Add garlic, onion, carrots, and celery. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until veggies begin to soften.

5. Add ground beef back to the pot. Stir in tomato paste and Italian seasoning and cook for a few minutes to bring out the tomato flavors.

6. Pour in beef broth and water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

7. Stir in green beans. Cover and let cook for another 15-20 minutes, until beans are cooked through.

8. Stir in kidney beans and spinach and cook for another 5 minutes, until spinach is wilted.

9. Remove from heat and serve.