CREME DE PALMITO CREAM OF HEARTS OF PALM

Creme de Palmito Cream of Hearts of Palm image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounce can hearts of palm, drained with all of the liquid reserved
2 cups chicken stock, homemade or best quality canned
1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, for garnish
3/4 cup plain yogurt, for garnish

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.