1 medium loaf of hard bread, dark rye or pumpernickel
8 cups water or broth
1 tsp crushed caraway seeds
1 Tbs butter
1/4 cup of heavy cream
2 egg yolks
2 Tbs fresh parsley, chopped
Cube the bread and place it in a large pot. Add the broth
or water, caraway seeds, salt, and freshly ground black
pepper to taste. Bring slowly to a boil and then reduce the
heat. Simmer uncovered for approximately 15 minutes but
not so long as to allow the bread to dissolve completely.
2Puree the soup in a food processor or pass through a
strainer. Mix the cream with the butter and egg yolk and
whisk into the soup to thicken it and add richness. Heat
through but do not boil. Add salt and parsley to taste.
Makes 4 - 6 servings.