Creamy Veal And Ham Soup

Ingredients

• 3 quarts water
• 3 onions, chopped
• 1 tsp black pepper, ground
• 2 tsp salt
• 2-3 slices lean ham
• 1 veal shin
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 12 ripe tomatoes, peeled (optional)

Method

1. 1 In a large pot, combine water, onions, pepper, salt, and ham. Boil steadily for 2 hours, skimming occasionally.
2. 2 Add the veal shin and boil for 2 more hours. Remove ham slices and skim off excess grease.
3. 3 Whisk cream, flour, and egg yolks together. Strain the mixture and stir in chopped parsley.
4. 4 Ladle a small amount of hot soup into the cream mixture to temper it, then pour it back into the pot. Stir constantly and boil for 2-3 minutes.
5. 5 Optional: Add peeled tomatoes during the initial boiling phase and thicken with flour only. Serve hot.