Chocolate Chili Soup

We're not really dessert eaters.  It's usually a small piece of (really) dark chocolate or a splurge on a special occasion.  Being gluten-free saves me from any Girl Guide Cookie temptations.  Today falls under the 'special occasion' category.  Our nephew is having a birthday, and he loves his spice.  I saw somewhere years ago, a recipe for chocolate chili soup, and I thought I would give it a whirl.

I kind of made it up, so it still requires a little refining.

Recipe:  Chocolate Chili Soup

2 cups skim milk
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 Tablespoons dark cocoa powder
8 oz dark (100%) chocolate cut into pieces
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
pinch of salt

Heat milk over low-med heat add sugar, vanilla and cocoa powder until sugar is dissolved and just before boiling.  In a heat safe bowl, put chocolate, cayenne pepper and salt.  Pour hot milk over chocolate and stir until combined.  Adjust sweet and spice to taste.  This will then need to be strained through a fine sieve at least twice. A serving size is only a 1/3 cup or less - it is very rich.

Serve warm alone or on ice cream.  If making ahead, warm in a double boiler before serving.

I think next time I may try a little more spice - maybe some ginger and/or cinnamon.