European Recipes: Hungarian Recipes: Fuvesleves(Herb Soup)

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                           FUVESLEVES (HERB SOUP)

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Serving Size : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

   Amount Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
    1       t            Marjoram leaves
    1       t            Thyme leaves
    1       tb           Chives -- 1" pieces
    1       t            Applemint -- chopped
    4       tb           Butter, unsalted
    1       tb           Flour, all-purpose
    6       c            Water
    1       t            Salt
            pn           Pepper, black
    3                    Egg yolks
    1       tb           Sour cream
    3                    Rolls, hard -- cut in half,
                         -toasted

     Cook all the herbs in 2 tablespoons butter for 2-3
   minutes. Sprinkle with flour, then stir and cook
   another 4 minutes. Set aside.
     Pour 6 cups of water into a pot and bring to a slow
   simmer. Add salt and pepper.
     Mix egg yolks, sour cream and remaining butter; whip
   into the simmering soup. Cook soup over low heat,
   stirring, until it thickens. Add herbs and simmer
   another few minutes.
     Place half of a toasted roll in a soup plate and
   ladle soup over it.