Author Notes
Had this recipes for 30 yrs. I make this soup only on special ocassions.Its very rich,so serve small portions. —freedfeld
Ingredients
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1/4c
chopped onion
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1 med.
Leek[white part only] chopped
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1/2c
thinly sliced celery
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4tbs
unsalted butter
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1/4c
flour
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2c
whole milk
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2c
home made chicken broth
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3/4lb
Brie cubed[1/2lb 60%fat brie de Paris+1/4lb herb brie]
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Pinch
cayenne
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Salt & Pepper to taste
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Chopped chives for garnish
Directions
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In a 3qt. kettle,saute the the onion,leek & celery in the butter until limp.Stir in the flour,remove from heat, stir in the milk & chicken broth using a whisk to mix well.Return to heat & simmer stirring constantly until soup thickens.Add all the Brie[with the rind on] and stir until melted.Run all of this through a food processor until very smooth.Correct seasoning with S&P and cayenne serve hot with garnish.
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