Potage Gentilhomme (Partridge and Lentil Purée Soup)

Ingredients

• 1 litre and a half Purée de perdreau aux lentilles (partridge and lentil purée)
• 3 spoonfuls partridge essence
• 2 spoonfuls cognac
• 4 décilitres excellent feathered-game stock
• A dash of lemon juice
• Partridge forcemeat
• Truffle

Instructions

1. Prepare 1 litre and a half of Purée de perdreau aux lentilles according to the formula given under the Purées.
2. Complete with 3 spoonfuls of partridge essence, 2 spoonfuls of flamed cognac, 4 décilitres of excellent feathered-game stock, and a dash of lemon juice.
3. Garnish with small quenelles of partridge forcemeat piped as pearls, and truffle pearls.