Scallop Soup
["1/2 c. dry white wine", "1/2 c. water", "4 peppercorns", "1 bay leaf", "1 sprig parsley", "2 Tbsp. minced shallots", "1 c. chicken broth", "3/4 lb. sea scallops", "2 Tbsp. sweet butter", "1 Tbsp. flour", "1 c. light cream", "1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese", "1/4 c. grated Gruyere cheese", "1 egg yolk", "salt and cayenne to taste", "fresh minced parsley (garnish)"]
["Place wine, water, peppercorns, bay leaf, parsley, shallots and chicken broth in a saucepan and bring to a boil.", "Lower heat and add scallops (cut into bite-size).", "Boil them gently in this liquid for approximately 10 minutes, or until they are tender. Strain the broth into a bowl.", "Save the scallops and shallots but discard parsley, peppercorns and bay leaf.", "Melt butter in a small saucepan and stir in flour with a whisk.", "Add light cream and cheese.", "As soon as this mixture thickens, remove from heat and stir in the scallop broth.", "Place egg yolk, scallops, shallots and 2 cups of the", "liquid in a blender or run through a food mill. Puree well.", "Return all ingredients to a large soup pan and heat. Do not boil.", "Serve in small portions garnished with minced parsley.", "Serves 4."]
["white wine", "water", "peppercorns", "bay leaf", "parsley", "shallots", "chicken broth", "sweet butter", "flour", "light cream", "Parmesan cheese", "Gruyere cheese", "egg yolk", "salt", "parsley"]