Cajun Yam-Pecan Bisque

Serving Size  : 4     Preparation Time : 0:00

Categories    : Soups    
                      
Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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       1       bunch  green onions -- finely chopped, rese

       2       tablespoons  pecan oil

       2       tablespoons  cajun blackened seasonings

       1       pound  yams -- peeled and chopped

   1 1/2    quart  chicken stock
                           salt -- to taste

     1/2     cup  ground toasted pecans -- or pecan meal

Saute green onions briefly in oil in a soup pot.

Add Cajun seasonings and saute 30 seconds longer to bring up flavors.

Stir in yams and stock. Add a little salt.  Cook until yams are soft enough to puree.

Puree into a smooth soup. Stir in ground roasted pecans.

Season with salt to taste. Just before serving, stir in reserved green onion tops.