beef & brown rice soup

Ingredients

• 1 stalk celery, large, chopped
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 1 - bay leaf
• 1/2 pound beef chuck, diced small
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 4 cups beef broth
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 1/2 teaspoon za’atar spice mix (optional)
• 1 - carrot, sliced
• 1/2 cup brown rice
• 1/2 cup peas, fresh or frozen
• - salt & pepper, to taste