Sorrel Soup

Directions

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   In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium
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   heat.
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   Add the chopped onion, reduce heat to low heat and cook slowly until the onion are translucent.
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   Meanwhile, roll the sorrel leaves into a tight bunch and, with a very sharp knife, slice into fine strips (julienne).
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   Set aside half the leaves.
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   Add the other half to the pot with the onions, sprinkle the flour and salt over them and stir to combine.
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   Increase the heat to medium and cook for a few minutes until the sorrel are wilted.
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   Gradually whisk in the hot stock and let simmer for a further 10 minutes.
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   Pour the soup into a blender and puree until smooth.
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    Add half the reserved sorrel leaves to the soup and puree again.
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    Taste and season with pepper and more salt if needed.return to the saucepan aver low heat.
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    In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and cream.
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    Stir about a cup of hot soup into the cream mixture and gradually whisk it all back into the pot.
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    Stir in the mixture over medium heat for a few minutes until the soup thickens slightly.
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    Do not let it come to a boil or the yolks will curdle.
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    To serve, divide the remaining sorrel leaves into 4 deep bowls.
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    Pour a ladle of soup over the leaves.
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    Drizzle some olive oil on to the soup and serve immediately.
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