Created by KittenCal on January 20, 2012
Step 1: In a Dutch oven cook beef over medium heat until browned (about 15 minutes, beef should be browned). Drain add in onion, celery and garlic; cook for 3 minutes.
Step 2: Stir in the chili flakes and next 4 ingredients; bring to a boil stirring. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours seasoning with salt, pepper and hot sauce as desired during cooking time. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Delicious!
Step 3: This soup freezes very well.