1 lb. lean beef
4 slices whole wheat bread, cut up into sm. pieces
1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. parsley
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. minced garlic

Heat these balls in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until balls are brown. Place in large soup pot.

Cook 1 cup chopped onion until soft. Place in soup pot.

Boil 8 cups beef broth, 2 cups water, 1 cup sliced carrots, 1/2 teaspoon basil and oregano with meatballs and onion. As soup boils, place 3 1/2 cups chopped butternut squash and 8 ounces broccoli. Cook until nearly tender.

Add 1 package tortelini pasta (stuffed shells) - (about 3 cups); add 1 package frozen cauliflower, 1 package frozen peas, 1 package brussels sprouts. Cook until nearly done, but not mushy. Stir in 6 cups raw spinach, 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes and 1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans with juice. Simmer gently 1 hour. If needed, add more beef broth. Serve with a good crusty bread ad you have a great meal!!