*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                Amber Soup

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Broth

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      pounds        Soup bones
   1                    Chicken
   1      slice         Ham
   1      gallon        Cold water
   2                    Eggs -- separated
   1                    Onion
   1                    Carrot
   3                    Cloves
                        Salt & pepper to taste
                        -----CARAMEL-----
   1      cup           Sugar
   1      tablespoon    Water
   1      cup           Water

pn Salt  Soup:

 Boil the meats together for 4 hours. Fry onion in a little fat, add it and the other
 vegetables to the soup. Add cloves, season and simmer 1 hour longer.
 Strain into an earthen bowl, cool overnight. Remove fat; take out the jelly,
 avoiding the settlings. Mix in well beaten egg yolks. Boil quickly for 1/2 minute, 
remove from heat. Skim off top, being careful not to stir soup. Pass thru a jelly bag;
 ut should be very clear. Reheat just prior to serving,
 adding 1 tablespoon caramel to give it a rich color and flavor.

 Caramel:

 Put sugar and 1 tablespoon water into a porcelain kettle,
 cook and stir constantly till a bright brown color. Add water and salt,
 let boil a few more minutes. Cool, strain and bottle; cork tightly. always ready for coloring soups.

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