Heat a pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef, onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Brown the beef while breaking it up into smaller pieces.
Add the tomatoes, broth, thyme, oregano, and beans, and season well with salt. Cover with a lid and bring to a simmer for 15-20 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
Add the pasta, cover with a lid, and cook until tender. Refer to the instructions on the package for cooking time.
Toast the bread then spread with butter and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
Mix the ingredients for the spritzer. Serve over ice if desired.
Serve the soup with garlic bread and spritzer. Enjoy with ice cream.