Medieval Soup Tredure A Golden Broth |
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Just the thing for a pale cheeked Troilus or a striving Piers Plowman-an excellent strengthener for the sick-or for those girding their loins to do battle in the fields of love...or in quest of spiritual fulfillment. Read more . According to one medieval cookbook, one need only Take brede and grate it; make a lyre of rawe ayren, and do therto safroun and powdour douce, and lye it vp with gode broth, and make it as a cawdel. And do therto a lytel verious. It's good-and good for you. Ingredients:
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4 cups chicken or vegetable stock |
1 cup stale bread crumbs of crusty bread |
2 eggs, beaten |
1/8 teaspoon cardamom |
pinch saffron |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 tablespoons lemon juice |
Directions:
1. Bring the stock to a boil, then reduce to low. Beat together the breadcrumbs, eggs, cardomom, saffron, and salt, then pour into the stock, off the heat, and beat. Return to a simmer for a few minutes to thicken. Stir in lemon juice and ladle into bowls.
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