Pasta Fagioli Soup

This is a delicious, hearty, easy and quick Italian soup similar to the offering on Olive Garden's menu!  A great option for this cooler time of year.  Enjoy!

2 lbs organic 92% lean ground beef

1 onion, chopped

3 carrots, chopped

4 stalks celery, chopped

2 28 oz cans diced organic tomatoes

1 15 oz can organic tomato sauce

1 16 oz can organic red kidney beans

1 16 oz can organic white kidney beans (cannellini)

1 28 oz box organic beef broth

4 tsp oregano

1 Tbsp basil

½ tsp thyme

1 ½ tsp pepper

2 Tbsp parsley

¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

8 oz spiral or penne rice pasta