Game Soup

• Carcass and trimmings of 2 partridges or equivalent amount of any game
• 1 oz lean bacon

Put the pieces of carcass, the trimmings, and the bacon, with the fat in a saucepan and fry them till brown. Remove the game and fry the sliced vegetables till brown. Add the flour and fry it till golden-brown. Stir in the stock, bring to the boil, add the herbs, return the game to the pan and simmer for 1½-2 hours. Meanwhile cut the pieces of breast meat into quarter inch dice. Strain the soup