16th C, Ginestrata Soup (Chicken, Marsala, Cinnamon) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Bert Greens Kitchen Bouquet's. Another source quotes this : There was a time before when this soup was thought to enhance the virility of men. Not only due to its colour, but also due to its name. Ingredients:
5 egg yolks |
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1/4 cup dry marsala or 1/4 cup other fortified wine |
1 quart chicken stock, all fat removed |
salt |
6 tablespoons butter |
3 teaspoons sugar |
freshly ground nutmeg |
Directions:
1. Whisk egg yolks in a bowl and beat in the cinammon and marsala.
2. Strain through several layers of cheesecloth. Beat in chicken stock, add the salt and butter.
3. Gradually heat soup in a very heavy saucepan over very low heat (or use a double boiler over hot not simmering water) Stirring constantly. Dont allow it to boil.
4. When slight thinkened pour into soup bowls and sprink with a 1/2 tsp of sugar and some nutmeg.
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