Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Victoria's Soup

Found in an
1897
cook book
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The Boston Sunday Globe gives this as
Queen Victoria's favorite soup.
Observe that it has no onion in it.
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1 c. Roast Chicken, -{cold
1 pt. strong Chicken Broth
1 c. Sweet Cream
1/2 c. Bread or Cracker Crumbs
3 Egg Yolks
1 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Pepper
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Soak the Crumbs in a little of the Cream.
Bring the Broth to a boiling point.
Chop up the Chicken as fine as powder,
add it to the Broth.
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Break the Egg, separating the
Yolks and Whites.
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Drop the Yolks carefully into boiling Water,
and boil hard.
Then rub to a powder and add to the Soup,
with the Cream and the Seasoning.
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Simmer for 10 minutes,
serve very hot.
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