Double Boiler Soup Recipes

DOUBLE BOILER SOUP

Steps:

• Set bottom of boiler with water to boil.
• Beat eggs and half of the cheese in a bowl.
• Pour broth into top of boiler and set over high heat. When at a boil, lower to medium-high heat.
• Pour in the breadcrumbs, all at once. Bring back to slow boil while stirring all the time. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until broth becomes thicker.
• Remove from heat and place top over bottom half with the boling water.
• Lower the heat just to maintain a rolling boil.
• Pour eggs and cheese mixture into broth slowly, while lightly beating with wooded spoon. Keep beating until well blended.
• Serve remaining cheese on the side.

MOM'S OYSTER STEW

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, salt and pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in the milk and half-and-half, and transfer to the top of a double boiler. If you do not have one, set the pan of soup over a pan of simmering water.
• When the milk is hot, add the oysters and heat just until the oysters are opaque. Do not allow to boil. Season with fresh parsley, cayenne pepper and sherry. Go easy on the sherry until you are sure you like it in the stew.

BLACK-EYED PEA RESTAURANT BROCCOLI-CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Steam or boil broccoli until tender. .
• 2. Place half and half and 2 cups water in top of a double boiler. Add cheese, salt and pepper. Heat until cheese is melted. Chop broccoli into bite-size pieces and add to cheese mixture.
• 3. Mix corntarch and water in small bowl. Stir into cheese mixture in double boiler and heat over simmering water until soup thickens.