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Ingredients:

• 2 pounds Beef shank
• 2 pounds Veal shank
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon Chopped parsley
• Salt and pepper
• 1 quart Chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons Butter or butter substitute
• 3 quarts Cold water
• 1 Clove
• 1/4 cup Diced carrot
• 1/4 cup Diced celery
• 2 tablespoons Minced onion

Preparation:

• Cut meat from beef shank.
• Crush bone.
• Combine veal, beef, and crushed bone.
• Add water, bay leaf, 2 teaspoons salt, and clove.
• Cover.
• Simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
• Skim frequently.
• Add chicken stock.
• Add vegetables which have been browned in butter.
• Season to taste.
• Cover and simmer 2 hours.
• Strain.
• Clear.
• Heat to boiling.