Lentil Soup With Liver Dumplings

Directions

1. Saute/fry the onion and the bacon in the butter, add in the leek and the lentils, saute/fry for a moment. Moisten with bouillon, bring to the boil and simmer till the lentils are tender. Meanwhile skin the liver and press through a fine sieve. Beat the butter till smooth, add in the liver and mix well. Stir in egg yolks and bread crumbs, season with salt and pepper. Beat the egg white till stiff, fold into liver mix. In a skillet bring water to a simmer, add in salt. Form dumplings with two tsp. and poach for 5 min. Remove from water and place in a kettle filled with cool water. In a blender liquidize the soup. Strain through a sieve and return to saucepan. Add in the cream and bring to a boil. Correct seasoning, add in the dumplings and reheat.