Consomme
Ingredients
2 lb beef
2 lb veal
1 bay leaf
1 Tbsp parsley - chopped
1 qt chicken stock
2 tbso butter
3 qt cold water
1 whole clove
1/4 cup diced carrot
1/4 cup diced celery
2 Tbsp minced onion
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a large pot, combine the water, beef,veal,bay leaf,2 Tsp salt and the clove.
Cover and simmer for 2-3 hrs.
Skim the "froth" frequently.
Add chicken stock.
Brown carrots,celery and onion in the butter.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and simmer for 2 hrs then strain.
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