Foryoueats: Kanuchi (Cherokee Pureed Nut Soup) Recipe

Name: Foryoueats: Kanuchi (Cherokee Pureed Nut Soup) Recipe
Ingredients: 12 ounces (340g) raw shelled hickory nuts or pecans (see note); 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1 cup cooked and drained whole or cracked hominy, or 1 large sweet potato (1 pound 6 ounces; 625g), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice, and roasted (see note)

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This traditional Cherokee dish, Kanuchi, is a rich and creamy pureed nut soup made with raw hickory nuts or pecans, maple syrup, and hominy or sweet potato. It's a unique and nourishing recipe that...

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Ingredients

12 ounces (340g) raw shelled hickory nuts or pecans (see note)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 cup cooked and drained whole or cracked hominy, or 1 large sweet potato (1 pound 6 ounces; 625g), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice, and roasted (see note)