*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Broccoli Vegetable Soup

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      slices        Bacon -- cut in 1 in. pieces
   4      cups          Sliced mushrooms
   1      cup           Chopped onion
   1      tablespoon    Minced garlic
   1      tablespoon    Minced fresh parsley
   6      cups          Chicken broth
   3      cups          Broccoli flowerets & stalks
          in            --
          1 in. pieces  
   1      cup           Peeled and chopped tomato
     1/2  teaspoon      Thyme
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt (optional)
     1/4  teaspoon      Pepper
   1      cup           Coursely chopped spinach
   3      tablespoons   Parmesan cheese

In a heavy pot, saute bacon until crisp.  Add mushrooms, onion, garlic and fresh parsley.
  Cook for 5 minutes. Add broth, broccoli, tomato, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook on low
heat for 25 minutes. Add spinach and cheese. Cook for 5 minutes more.

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