Barbara Kafka's Sorrel Soup

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   Melt the butter in a medium saucepan.

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   Add the sorrel, and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, or until the sorrel has wilted.

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   Add the chicken stock.

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   Bring to a boil.

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   Lower the heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.

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   (The soup base can be made ahead to this point and refrigerated for as long as two days if the finished soup is to be served hot; if it is to be served cold, continue and then refrigerate.

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   The finished soup improves after sitting for a day.)

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   Beat the egg yolks and cream in a small bowl.

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   Slowly ladle in some of the hot soup base, whisking constantly, until a third of it has been added.

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    Whisking the remaining base in the saucepan, slowly pour in the egg-yolk mixture.

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    Slowly bring to a boil, whisking constantly, until it is thickened and coats the back of a spoon.

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    Remove from the heat.

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    If serving hot, add salt to taste and serve immediately.

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    If serving cold, refrigerate, whisking occasionally until it is fully chilled, to keep it smooth.

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    If it is too thick, thin with a little milk.

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    Add salt to taste before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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