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1 (2 pound) fresh eel, skinned and cleaned 2 c May Wine 1 qt light beer 2 slices pumpernickel, grated sprig of parsley 1 bay leaf 1/2 t thyme 4 T butter 4 new boiled potatoes
Cut eel in small pieces. Place in a kettle with May Wine, beer, pumpernickel, and herbs. Bring slowly to a boil, then simmer gently until fish is done, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove eel to a deep soup tureen. Add butter
to soup kettle. Stir until steaming hot. Pour over eel. Serve the soup with new boiled potatoes. Serves 4. |