Velvet Consomme

We made this in a cooking class and it was amazing! Simple, rich and elegant - the perfect starter for a fancy dinner.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4  tablespoons flour
• 3  cups chicken broth
• 1  cup heavy cream
• 1⁄3 cup dry sherry
•  salt and pepper
•  crouton
•  chives, finely snipped

Directions

1. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat; add flour and cook for a minute or two. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
2. Simmer over low heat for 8-10 minutes.
3. Add the cream and bring back to a simmer.
4. Add the dry sherry and season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Top with homemade croutons and chives and serve.