Title: Jewish Mother's French Beef Soup
Categories: Soup
Yield: 6 Servings

2	md	Onions, peeled and sliced
2	tb	Butter or vegetable oil
2	lb	Beef, in one piece
1	lb	Beef soup bones
2	lb	Chicken wings
12	c	Beef bouillon
1		Bouquet garni: 2 bay leaves, 4 whole cloves, 4 sprigs
		Fresh parsley, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, 6 whole bruised
		Peppercorns
3	md	Leeks, white part only
4		Carrots, washed, unpeeled, cut in 1-inch pieces
4	md	Turnips, washed only, cut in quarters
3	c	Fresh green beans
		Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
		Toasted french bread

Saute onions in butter. Add remaining ingredients except green beans, cheese and bread. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours, skimming occasionally. Add green beans and simmer for 30 minutes longer. Remove and discard bouquet garni.

To serve, place one piece of toasted crusty french bread in each warm bowl and pour hot soup over it. Sprinkle with freshly grated cheese to taste.

Makes 6 servings.

[WASHINGTON POST] Posted by Fred Peters.

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