Veal Broth
A knuckle of veal
A chicken
2 quarts of water
2 table-spoons well-boiled rice
Put a knuckle of veal and a chicken (an old one will do) into a large stew-pan. Cover with two quarts of water. Let it boil up gently. Skim. Simmer for three hours. Strain through a napkin. Allow it to cool. Remove the fat. Serve with a little boiled rice.
Accessories
Croûtons
Several slices of stale bread
1 oz. of butter
Cut off the crust and cut the bread into small dice-shaped pieces. Fry them in the butter. Drain them on a sieve. Before serving, put them for a few minutes in a quick oven.
Custards for Clear Soup
4 yolks of eggs
1 gill consommé or water