Clear Beetroot Bouillon

Directions

1. 1
   Clean beetroots and cut into small pieces.
2. 2
   Rinse a clean dishcloth until all traces of detergent have been removed; line a strainer with the towel and put on top of a large pot.
3. 3
   Bring the stock to a boil in a pot.
4. 4
   Add beetroot and lemon juice.
5. 5
   Cook circa 20 mins on low heat (the stock should not be boiling again after having added the lemon juice).
6. 6
   Split two eggs.
7. 7
   Stir whites until homogeneous.
8. 8
   Add to stock while whisking vigorously; reheat until boiling, all the while whisking until the surface is covered in foam.
9. 9
   Keep boiling until foam has mostly disappeared (circa 3 mins).
10. 10
    Strain through the dishcloth into a big pot.
11. 11
    Cool and keep refrigerated until used.
12. 12
    Whisk yolks and third egg with salt, pepper, and turmeric.
13. 13
    Heat butter in small pan and bake a small, thick omelette.
14. 14
    Allow to cool.
15. 15
    Cut into diamonds.
16. 16
    Keep refrigerated until used.
17. 17
    Reheat bouillon with wine -- take care not to bring to a boil.
18. 18
    Add pepper and salt to taste.
19. 19
    Serve in soup plates, garnished with omelette diamonds and chopped chives.