Cream Of Shallot Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 lb shallot
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup 35% cream
3 egg yolks
salt and pepper
Garnish
fresh chives, very thinly sliced (fresh!)

Preparation

In a saucepan over medium heat, soften the shallots in the butter. Season with salt.
Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat and simmer gently until the shallots are tender, about 20 minutes.
Puree in batches in a blender until smooth. Return the soup to the saucepan.
In a bowl, whisk together the cream and egg yolks. Pour the mixture into the soup in a thin stream, stirring constantly.
Reheat the soup over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon. Do not allow to boil. Cook until slightly thickened. Adjust the seasoning.
Garnish with fresh chives.