Recipe: Cold Taro Root Soup (Sopa Fria de Yautia)

COLD TARO ROOT SOUP (SOPA FRIA DE YAUTIA)

2 1/2 lbs yautia (taro root), peeled and diced
2 medium yellow onions, sliced
4 cups chicken stock or canned broth
1 cup light cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
pinch ground nutmeg

Cook the yautia with the yellow onion in the chicken stock for 30 minutes, or until tender. Drain.

Puree the mixture in a blender or food processor and strain through a sieve. Add the remaining ingredients.

Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Note: This soup is also good hot or at room temperature.

Servings: 6