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Sopa de Palmito

Sopa de palmito is a creamy heart of palm soup that is often served warm but that is also delicious when savored chilled.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer , Soup
Cuisine: Brazilian

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 oz.) can hearts of palm
  • 4 tablespoons butter , divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion , finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 scallions , finely chopped
  • parmesan (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Cut the hearts of palm into rings. Save the liquid and set aside.
  2. In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons (25g) each of butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Sprinkle over the corn starch and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and the liquid from the hearts of palm can, whisking constantly until it thickens.
  4. Turn heat down to medium-low, stir in hearts of palm, heavy cream and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Turn off the heat and mix with a hand blender until smooth for about 1 minute. Stir in remaining butter, parmesan (optional) and return to simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and fold in scallions. Serve immediately.