Crema De Palmitos - Hearts Of Palm Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 bunches scallions, trimmed with white and green parts separated (18-20 large scallions)
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (14 ounce) containers hearts of palm, drained and coarsely chopped
3 cups chicken stock or 3 cups chicken broth, preferably homemade

Preparation

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.