Ingredients

• 1 lb extra lean ground beef
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
• 1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons salad oil
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 4 cups beef broth or 4 cups beef stock
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans or 1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, including juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1 cup finely diced celery
• 1 (9 ounce) package cheese-filled tortellini
• 1 egg
• 1 cup finely diced carrot