Creamy Catfish And Bacon Soup

Ingredients

• 2 large or 4 small white catfish
• 1 lb lean bacon
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 handful parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• ½ pt rich milk

Method

1. 1 Clean the catfish by removing heads, skin, and guts. Cut each fish into three parts.
2. 2 Place fish in a pot with bacon, chopped onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add enough water to cover.
3. 3 Stew until the fish is tender but not falling apart. Remove the bacon pieces.
4. 4 Whisk egg yolks, butter, flour, and milk together. Warm this mixture and stir it into the soup to thicken.
5. 5 Place some fish in a tureen, pour the hot soup over it, and serve immediately.