HEARTS OF PALM AND LEEK SOUP

Hearts Of Palm and Leek Soup image

Provided by Kitchen Crew

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, diced
1 large onion, chopped
2 leeks, white part only, finely chopped
2 can(s) hearts of palm, drained and diced
1.75 c vegetable broth
pinch salt
pinch pepper
1 c whipping cream
1 small tomato, diced
1 green onion, diced

Steps:

1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute garlic, onion, and leeks for about 5 minutes; add all but 2 tablespoons of the hearts of palm and saute for another 2 minutes.
2. Add the vegetable broth and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Add salt and pepper to taste and remove from the heat; allow to cool 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the whipping cream, and ladle the mixture into a blender or food processor; blend until smooth, return to pan and gently reheat.
5. Meanwhile mix the tomato, scallion, and reserved hearts of palm for garnish.
6. When soup is heated through, top with garnish.