Sorrel Soup (Irish)

Directions

1. 1

   1 lb Sorrel 3 oz Butter 1 x Large onion, chopped 2 tb Flour (heaped) 2 1/2 l Stock 2 tb Breadcrumbs 1 x Salt and pepper 2 ea Egg yolks 150 m

2. 2

   Heat the butter in a saucepan and just soften the sorrel and onion in it

3. 3

   Shake the flour over the vegetables and mix well

4. 4

   Let it cook for about 1 minute

5. 5

   Meanwhile bring the stock to the boil, then add to the pan

6. 6

   Add the breadcrumbs, season to taste, and bring to the boil, then simmer for about 1 hour covered

7. 7

   It can be liquidized at this point, but needn't be.) Beat the egg yolks with the cream and add a little of the hot soup to the mixture, stir

8. 8

   then add gradually to the soup pot, stirring well, over the heat, but being careful not to let it boil.