Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. stew beef, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 8 c. water
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 c. chopped onions (3 medium)
• 1 medium carrot, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1 c. chopped celery
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley
• 1/2 c. sweet cream butter
• 3 c. chopped tomatoes
• 2 c. potatoes, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 c. unpeeled zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1/2 c. uncooked long grain rice
• 15 oz. can kidney beans, drained