Soups (Cream Of Brie)

By chefbobby

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 small onion, diced finely
• 2-3 stalks celery, diced finely
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 12 oz. (3/4 lb.) of brie cheese with the rind, cubed.
• 1/2 cup whole milk or half-and-half
• salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Step 1: Melt the butter over medium heat in a large sauce pot.

Step 2: Add the onions and celery and sweat the onions (onions become translucent).

Step 3: Whisk in flour while continuously stirring, cook for 3 minutes.

Step 4: Whisk in chicken stock gradually.

Step 5: Let soup simmer for 10-15 minutes until celery is tender.

Step 6: Gently stir in brie cheese and allow it to melt for around 5 minutes.

Step 7: Poor soup into a blender (fill only to half full at a time). Hold top down with pot holder as soup is hot. Puree until smooth and pour into a clean pot.

Step 5: Heat the soup to almost simmering on medium-low heat.

Step 6: Stir in the milk or half-and-half.

Step 7: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with cubed Brie for garnish. Serve with warm french bread.