National Herb Week - First Week of May
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Title: Veloute Froid aux Herbes de Saison
Categories: Soups, Herbs, Citrus, Dairy
Yield: 4 Servings
2 tb Butter; unsalted
1 c Sorrel leaves; shredded
1/4 c Fresh basil; shredded
2 tb Fresh chives; chopped
2 tb Fresh tarragon; chopped
2 c Chicken stock
Salt & white pepper
6 lg Egg yolks
2 c Whipping cream
Lemon juice
Creme fraiche; garnish
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Sour cream; garnish
Heat the butter in a saucepan, and add the sorrel.
Stir over medium heat until wilted (2 to 3 minutes.)
Add basil, chives, and tarragon and stir for 2 minutes.
Add the stock, and bring to a boil - boil for 5 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and white pepper.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and cream.
Very gradually whisk the hot mixture into the cream
mixture. Return the combined mixture back to the saucepan
and stir constantly over low heat until lightly thickened
(about 4 minutes.) DO NOT BOIL.
Transfer the soup to a bowl set in a larger bowl of ice
water and stir until cool. Refrigerate.
Add fresh lemon juice to taste, and adjust the seasoning
with salt and white pepper. Garnish with creme fraiche or
sour cream.
Source: New York's Master Chefs, Bon Appetit Magazine
Chef: Jean-Jacques Rachou, La Cote Basque Restaurant, NY
From:
http://www.recipesource.com
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