Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, diced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 can tomato puree (14.5 oz each)
• 1 can petite diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
• 4 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 3/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tsp granulated sugar (optional)
• 1 cup Ditalini pasta, uncooked
• 1 can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained (15 oz)
• 1 can Great Northern bean, rinsed and drained (15 oz)
• 3 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
• Parmesan or Romano cheese, finely shredded