Sweet Potato And Smoked Duck Soup

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Course : Cajun
From: HungryMonster.com
 

Ingredients:

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon Steens syrup -- (cane syrup)
1 can sweet potatoes -- (30 oz.)
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 medium meat of 1/2 smoked duck
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 Cup toasted pecans -- (optional)
2 cups strong chicken stock
 

Preparation:

Combine cinnamon, nutmeg, cane syrup and sweet potatoes in blender or food processor. Puree. Add pureed mixture to heavy cream and diced duck. Simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes. Combine flour and butter in separate skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Combine flour and butter in separate skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat. Prepare a light roux with butter and flour. Add roux to chicken stock, blend well. Stir in pureed sweet potato mixture and simmer for 5 minutes more. NOTE: Serve in a bowl with toasted pecans sprinkled on top. Recipe courtesy The New Orleans School of Cooking.