Brie Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Put all soup ingredients into a liquidizer and blend until smooth.
2. 2
   Strain through a sieve.
3. 3
   Can be stored in fridge for 24 hours at this point until ready to cook / serve.
4. 4
   When ready to cook / serve, prepare cranberry toasts.
5. 5
   Lightly toast the slices of French bread, then spread with a little cranberry sauce.
6. 6
   Put soup in a heavy based saucepan, making sure to gather any thick mixture at the bottom of the container, and stir well.
7. 7
   Gradually bring to boiling point, stirring all the time, then simmer gently for 1 minute.
8. 8
   Serve in warmed soup plates with a slice of cranberry toast floating on top, and the whole sprinkled with chopped parsley.
9. 9
   Cook's note: for a crunchier texture French bread can be oiled and cooked in a hot oven for 3 minutes.