Bon Appetit/May 2006

Red Pea Bisque with Rum Flambe

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6


INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped
1 fresh thyme sprig 4 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth 1/2 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
1-1/4 cups dried kidney beans 1 tablespoon dry Sherry 6 tablespoons high-quality dark rum
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives



1 Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and thyme; saute until onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Add 4 cups broth, coconut milk, and beans; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until beans are tender, stirring occasionally, 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours. Remove thyme sprig.
2 Set aside scant 1 cup of beans. Working in batches, puree remaining mixture in blender until smooth. Return soup to same pot; add reserved beans and Sherry. Bring to simmer, thinning with broth if desired; keep warm.
3 Place rum in heavy small skillet. Bring to simmer. Carefully ignite rum. When flames subside, divide soup among 6 bowls, drizzle with rum, sprinkle with chives, and serve.

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