MARROW BALL SOUP 
3 slices bread
2 egg yolks
1 thin strip yellow rind of lemon
2 tbsp. marrow
6 sprigs parsley
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans beef consomme'

Crumb bread in blender, 1 slice at a time. Empty crumbs into small bowl. Into blender container put yolks, rind, marrow, parsley and spices. Cover and blend on high speed for 10 seconds. Turn into bowl with crumbs and mix well. Shape into tiny balls. In a saucepan, bring to a boil the beef consomme' and 1 1/2 cups water. Turn heat very low. Place marrow balls gently into consomme' and let them poach in hot soup for 2 to 3 minutes. Serves 6.

 

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