Becsinalt fogolyleves (quail soup)

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3Quail
1tablespoonButter, unsalted
1tablespoonLard
2Carrots; sliced
1smallOnions; sliced
1cupPeas; shelled
4Mushroom caps; sliced Boletus if possible
2tablespoonsFlour, all-purpose
1teaspoonParlsey, flat; chopped
1pinchSalt
6cupsStock, meat
¼cupSour cream

Directions

Clean quail and cut into serving pieces. Melt butter and lart in soup pot. Brown quail very rapidly for a few minutes; then add vegetables, mushrooms and ½ cup water.

Cook slowly, uncovered, until water almost disappears. By this time, quail should be quite done.

Add flour, parsley and salt; stir well. Add meat stock; bring to a boil. Cook over very low heat for a few more minutes.

Just before serving, mix in the sour cream. Serve liver dumplings or marrow dumpling in the soup.

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