Hearty Beef and Rice Minestrone Soup Recipe - Thanksgiving.Food.com

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 -3 tablespoons oil
• 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat (cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 2 -3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
• 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 3 medium carrots (peeled and diced)
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 4 cups water
• 3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups beef broth
• 1 -2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 3 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 1 small zucchini (sliced about 1/4-inch thick)
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
• salt and black pepper
• 1 cup cooked white rice (can use more)
• grated parmesan cheese