Poule au pot is served to patrons of the Congress just as it came to Henri's table in days of old. A whole capon, swimming in his own broth, is brought to the table in a huge terrine, with a great silver ladle. Then the capon is taken out, carved at one side and served in the same dish as the rich broth.
Its palatable taste, as well as its unique and distinctive service, makes this dish a prime favorite among those who dine well.
Flow wine, smile woman
And the universe is consoled.
—Old Proverb
Consomme Nids d'Hirondelles
ince the days of Kublai Khan, the Great, whose Tartar hordes swept over China centuries ago, swallows nest soup has been a luxury to grace the table of epicures and kings.