Crema De Palmitos Hearts Of Palm Soup Recipes

CREME DE PALMITO CREAM OF HEARTS OF PALM

Steps:

• Cut the hearts of palm into 3/4inch rounds and quickly saute in butter. Add reserved liquid and chicken stock. Cook over medium heat stirring for 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a blender and puree. Strain through a sieve and return to a sauce pan. Temper 1 egg yolk with some of the hot liquid and whisk into the puree. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into warm soup bowls. Combine the parsley and yogurt and place a dollop on top of the soup as a garnish.

CREAM OF HEARTS OF PALM SOUP

Steps:

• Drain and rinse the palm hearts then place in a food processor and puree.
• Melt butter in a saute pan.
• Add flour and cook over low heat stirring constantly into a blonde roux.
• Slowly add warm chicken stock stirring with a wire whip so it is lump free.
• Blend in the palm hearts.
• Add the milk and cream just before serving.
• Bring to serving temperature but do not allow to boil.
• Add a little pepper to accent the taste.

CREMA DE PALMITOS - HEARTS OF PALM SOUP

Steps:

• Mince onions and garlic to equal about a cup.
• Heat oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat.
• Add onions/garlic and cook briefly until wilted.
• Reduce heat to medium, add hearts of palm and cook about 8 minutes to mellow the flavors.
• Mince scallion greens and set aside.
• Let garlic/hearts of palm mixture cool slightly and whirl in blender, adding a little chicken stock if necessary.
• Return to pan, stir in the rest of the stock, and bring to a boil.
• Serve garnished with the scallion greens.