Brazilian Sopa de Palmito Recipe
Sopa de Palmito is a Brazilian soup made from hearts of palm, onions, garlic, cream, and other spices. It can be enjoyed warm or chilled and is most often eaten as a starter or a light meal.
Hearts of palm are a popular ingredient used throughout Brazil and South America, however they are more commonly enjoyed as part of a salad, making the soup a unique way to use the fruit that is found in abundance around the country.
Origin and Cultural Significance
Hearts of palm are considered a delicacy in Brazil, they are harvested from the inner core of specific palm trees and enjoyed in a variety of different ways around the country.
The soup is quick and easy to make, and hearts of palm are abundant and cheap in Brazil, making the dish accessible for most of the population and a popular comfort food, especially in the winter months.
Brazil was the biggest producer of hearts of palm until the 90s, and they are still one of the country’s most popular and important ingredients. They are thought to offer a lot of nutritional benefits because they are rich in fiber, potassium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, copper, and vitamins B2, B6, and C.
Brazilian Sopa de Palmito Recipe
Sopa de Palmito is a Brazilian soup made from hearts of palm, onions, garlic, cream, and other spices.
Ingredients
- Hearts of palm (sliced) - 2 cups
- Onion (chopped) - 1
- Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
- Chicken or vegetable broth - 4 cups
- Heavy cream - 1 cup
- Butter - 2 tbsp
- All-purpose flour - 2 tbsp
- Salt and pepper - to taste
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish) - 2 tbsp
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
- Stir in flour and cook for another minute.
- Add chicken or vegetable broth, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Add hearts of palm and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 353Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 633mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 10g
Nutrition is provided and calculated by Nutritionix. It is for general information purposes and is only a rough estimation.
