Beef And Fresh Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. boneless beef round, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 large leeks, sliced
3 cans beef broth
3 bay leaves
2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 c. water
1 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 lb. broccoli, cut into flowerets
2 yellow summer squash, sliced
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Combine first 6 ingredients in a saucepan.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
Simmer, covered, for 1 hour or until beef is tender. Remove bay leaves.
Add water and mushrooms.
Simmer for 5 minutes.
Add broccoli.
Simmer for 4 minutes.
Add squash. Simmer 3 minutes.
Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Yield:
6 to 8 servings.