Step #1 Select the youngest, freshest vegetables that you can find.
Step #2 Wash, scrape or cut them to the sizes specified in the ingredient list.
Step #3 Then, place all of the vegetables in a 2-3 quart pot, except for the spinach, cover with cold water & add the salt.
Step #4 Boil uncovered for 5 mins or until the vegetables are tender.
Step #5 Add spinach & cook another 5 mins.
Step #6 Remove the pan from the heat & strain the liquid through a fine sieve into a bowl.
Step #7 Set the vegetable stock & the vegetables aside in separate bowls.
Step #8 Melt 2 tbsps of butter in the pan over moderate heat.
Step #9 remove this from the heat & stir in the the flour.
Step #10 Slowly pour in the hot vegetable stock, beating vigorously with a wire whisk & then beat in the milk.
Step #11 In a small bowl, mix the egg yolk & cream.
Step #12 Whisk in 1 c of the hot soup, 2 tbsps at a time.
Step #13 Now reverse the process & slowly whisk the warmed egg yolk & cream mixture back into the soup.
Step #14 Add the reserved vegetables to the soup & bring to a simmer.
Step #15 As soon as it comes almost to a boil, reduce the heat, add the cooked shrimp and simmer uncovered over low heat/flame for 3 to 5 mins or until the shrimp & vegetables are heated through.
Step #16 Taste & Spice up the soup with white pepper as well as extra salt if necessary.
Step #17 pour this into a soup tureen & Sprinkle top with finely sliced parsley or dill.
Step #18 --.
Enjoy the KESARI BUTH (SEMOLINA & MILK DESSERT) recipe