Brazilian Creamy Bitter Soup
A Brazilian-inspired creamy soup with a bitter twist, perfect for a cold day. This soup combines the richness of cream with the tanginess of pickled ingredients.
Ingredients
- β2 medium Brazilian bitter melon
- β1/2 cup Pickled onion
- β1 cup Cream
- β4 cups Soup broth
Instructions
- 1
Heat the soup broth in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the pickled onion and cook for 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the Brazilian bitter melon and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 4
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- 5
Return the pot to the stovetop and add the cream.
- 6
Stir the soup over low heat until the cream has melted and the soup is heated through.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.