Cream of Hearts of Palm Soup

DIRECTIONS

• 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.