Browned flour soup

BROWNED FLOUR SOUP
Ingredients:
1 liter of water
30 g of flour
40 g of lard (or oil)
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste
 Preparation:
In fat, fry the flour until it turns light brown, then slowly add water, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add the bay leaf, salt to taste, and simmer for 20 minutes over low heat.
You can enhance the soup by stirring in one beaten egg or adding croutons. You can also add a bit of paprika powder if you like.
Enjoy your meal!