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

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." "

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 5  egg yolks
• 2  teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 cup dry marsala or 1⁄4 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.