Tropical Taro, Coconut Milk Vichyssoise - SippitySup

Ingredients

• 1½ pound taro root
• ½ cup coconut syrup
• salt & white pepper as needed
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish
• 2 leeks, white and pale green parts, chopped, washed and dried
• 2 small spring or sweet onions, peeled & chopped
• 4 cups chicken stock, plus more if necessary
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• cilantro leaves, as garnish