Consomme

Servings: 6
Ingredients:

2 lb Beef shank
2 lb Veal shank
1    Bay leaf
1 tb Chopped parsley
Salt and pepper
1 qt Chicken stock
2 tb Butter or butter substitute
3 qt Cold water
1    Clove
1/4 c  Diced carrot
1/4 c  Diced celery
2 tb Minced onion

Cut meat from beef shank. Crush bone. Combine veal, beef, and crushed
bone. Add water, bay leaf, 2 teaspoons salt, and clove. Cover. Simmer 2
1/2 to 3 hours. Skim frequently. Add chicken stock. Add vegetables which
have been browned in butter. Season to taste. Cover and simmer 2 hours.
Strain. Clear. Heat to boiling. Serve at once or store in refrigerator
until needed.

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