Chocolate Soup

1. 1

   Bring the milk just to a simmer in a sloped-sided medium pot (so the pudding will not stick in the corners of the pot).

2. 2

   Ladle about 1/2 cup of the milk into a small bowl, and whisk in the flour to make a smooth paste.

3. 3

   Whisk the flour paste back into the hot milk until smooth.

4. 4

   Add the sugar, orange peel, butter, vanilla, and salt, and bring back to a simmer.

5. 5

   Pour the cocoa powder into a medium bowl.

6. 6

   While whisking, gradually pour about 1 cup of the hot milk into the cocoa.

7. 7

   Whisk until smooth, then whisk the cocoa and milk back into the pot.

8. 8

   Bring the soup to a simmer, whisking constantly, and making sure you get into the corners of the pot.

9. 9

   Let simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes.

10. 10

    Strain through a sieve into a clean pot.

11. 11

    Serve hot in bowls, with brioche or plain cookies for dipping.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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