BONIATO CHEESE SOUP
4 pounds boniatos, peeled and quartered
4 quarts chicken stock 1 tbsp. hot sauce
1/2 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 pound shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Peel the boniatos and immediately immerse in cold water. One by one remove from water, quarter, and immediately place in chicken stock. Boniatos will darken quickly if allowed to sit out. Bring the stock and boniatos to a boil, then simmer until tender, about an hour.
Strain and puree, or put the boniatos in a food processor. Add enough stock to puree easily. Then return the puree to the hot stock and mix well. Add salt, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer. Gradually whisk in cheese in small amounts. Garnish with croutons.
Makes 1 gallon.
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