Beefy Vegetable Rice Soup Recipe - A Hearty American Classic

Ingredients

• 2 lb (907 g) beef shank cross cuts*
• 2 tsp salt, divided
• 6 cups water
• 1 14-0.5- to 16 oz (454 g) can tomatoes, crushed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 cup fresh or canned green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2/3 cup uncooked rice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp marjoram leaves, crushed
• 1/2 tsp thyme leaves, crushed
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper