Zuppa Maritata

Ingredients

• 1 tbs (15 mL) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) Canadian Gouda cheese, grated or Canadian Fontina, or Canadian Monterey Jack
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) Canadian Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) heavy cream (35 %)
• 3 cups (750 mL) chicken broth
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) dry white wine
• Salt and white pepper to taste
• Chopped Italian parsley for garnish

Preparation

1. In a bowl, beat butter, Canadian Gouda and Canadian Parmesan cheeses and egg yolks together. Mix in cream.
2. In a saucepan, heat chicken broth and wine till steaming. Pour a little broth into the cheese mixture, then stir it into the remaining broth in the pan. Heat through but do not boil; stir till blended.
3. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into small cups for sipping, or into bowls. Sprinkle with parsley (or chives).