Celery And Beef Soup Recipe - (3.7/5)

Ingredients

• 8 celery ribs sliced 1/2" pieces
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 pounds stew beef cubed
• 2 onions chopped
• 3 cloves garlic crushed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon thyme
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 1 can chopped tomatoes - (15 oz)
• 1 carrot diced
• 1 potato diced
• 1 large handful brown rice
• 8 cups water - (to 9 cups)