Pasta e Fagioli

1 lb. ground beef or turkey
1 onion, chopped, or 1/4 c. dehydrated onion
3+ carrots, chopped
2 (28 oz.) cans diced tomatoes
1 (16 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained
1 (16 oz) can cannallini/white kidney beans, drained
4 c.(30 oz.) stock (chicken/beef/veg.)
3 tsp. oregano
2 tsp. pepper
5 tsp. parsley
1 tsp. Tabasco sauce (opt.)
1 (20 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce (or tomato sauce, plus Italian seasoning)
8 oz. rice pasta, cooked separately

Brown meat in a skillet and drain. Put all ingredients, except pasta, in a pot. Cook at least 30 mins, until it boils. Cook rice pasta separately and add right before serving.

You can also do this in a slow cooker. Cook on low 7-8 hours or on high 4-5 hours.  

This is my absolute favorite soup! It's very similar to the one served at Olive Garden.