Cream Of Brie Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 small onion, minced
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 pound brie cheese with the rind, cubed
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon green bell pepper, cut into very fine matchsticks
• 1 tablespoon red bell pepper, cut into very fine matchsticks

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook the onions and celery until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. stir in the flour, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. gradually whisk in the chicken stock. simmer until the celery is tender, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. stir in the brie cheese, and allow to melt for about 5 minutes.
• pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. puree in batches until smooth, and pour into a clean pot. heat the soup to almost simmering over medium-low heat. pour in the cream. to serve, garnish with red and green pepper strips.