Brie Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in sauce pan over low heat.
2. 2
   Add flour and mix well, cooking until it just starts to turn golden.
3. 3
   Add stock and whip vigorously, bring to boil and reduce to simmer.
4. 4
   Skim the butter and flour and other impurities that rise to the top and continue to simmer until the veloute is reduced to 2/3 its original quantity and the sauce is the consistency of heavy cream.
5. 5
   Strain through fine sieve.
6. 6
   Return veloute to sauce pan over low heat and add brie cheese, cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until the cheese has melted.
7. 7
   Add wine and vegetables and simmer lightly until the vegetables are al dente.
8. 8
   Heat heavy cream over low heat and add to soup.
9. 9
   Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.
10. 10
    Garnish with fresh chives or scallion.