Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp. oil
• 1 1/2 lb. stew beef or London broil, 1/2-inch cubes
• 6 c. hot water and 3 beef bouillon cubes, dissolved
• 2 1/4 c. water
• 1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasonings (parsley, oregano and basil)
• 2 cans undrained kidney beans
• 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
• 4 carrots, sliced thin
• 2 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach
• 1 c. ditalini or elbow macaroni (uncooked; best to use ditalini)
• splash of red wine (optional)