2 cloves minced garlic
1 sm. chopped green pepper
1 lg. chopped onion
2-3 stalks chopped celery
5 c. water
1/2 c. white wine
4 beef bouillon cubes
1 sm. can Hunts tomato sauce
10 oz. pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 pkg. frozen spinach
1 zucchini, chopped

Saute first four ingredients in 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil for 5 minutes. Cook until tender. Add cooked soup, pasta and 1 can red kidney beans and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning. Good on a rainy, cold day.