Eiergerstensuppe (Egg-Dough Drop Soup)

100 g Plain breadcrumbs (approx. 3

-1/2 oz) 2 Eggs

50 g Butter (3 1/2 Tbsp)

A bit of salt 1 tb (level) ground nutmeg

Meat broth Melt the butter in a soup pot, then add the breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, and nutmeg. Stir well. Slowly add the required amount of warm (but not hot) broth, and keep stirring until the mixture comes to a boil. Adjust seasoning and serve immediately. Serves 4. From: D`SCHWAEBISCH` KUCHE` by Aegidius Kolb and Leonhard Lidel, Allgaeuer Zeitungsverlag, Kempten. 1976. (Translation/Conversion: Karin Brewer) Posted by: Karin Brewer, Cooking Echo, 8/92