2 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks

3 stalks celery, cut into chunks

1 medium onion, diced

handful of green beans, cut into thirds

1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans

1 (15-ounce) can white beans

14 and 1/2 ounces Tuscanini Diced Tomatoes

15 ounces Tuscanini Tomato Sauce

1/2 cup Tuscanini Red Cooking Wine or other red wine

4 cups water

2 tablespoons beef soup mix

6–8 white mushrooms

1 and 1/2 pounds chicken cutlets (optional)

small pasta such as ditalini or mini shells