Scrumptious Spring Soup
Ingredients:
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2 quarts beef broth
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 cups minced green onions
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5 ounces pancetta, minced
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½ pound ground veal
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2 cups frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
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2 cups peas
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2 cups shelled fava beans
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2 cups sliced fresh asparagus
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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8 slices day-old crusty bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
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7 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
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½ cup olive oil
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½ teaspoon salt
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ground black pepper to taste
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13 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil