16th C, Ginestrata Soup (Chicken, Marsala, Cinnamon)

MarraMamba's Note:

Bert Greens Kitchen Bouquet's. Another source quotes this : "There was a time before when this soup was thought to enhance the virility of men. Not only due to its colour, but also due to its name." "

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 5 egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup dry marsala or ¼ cup other fortified wine
• 1 quart chicken stock , all fat removed
• salt
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3 teaspoons sugar
• freshly ground nutmeg

Directions:

1. Whisk egg yolks in a bowl and beat in the cinammon and marsala.
2. Strain through several layers of cheesecloth. Beat in chicken stock, add the salt and butter.
3. Gradually heat soup in a very heavy saucepan over very low heat (or use a double boiler over hot not simmering water) Stirring constantly. Dont allow it to boil.
4. When slight thinkened pour into soup bowls and sprink with a 1/2 tsp of sugar and some nutmeg.