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Kanuchi (Cherokee Pureed Nut Soup) Recipe

Name: Kanuchi (Cherokee Pureed Nut Soup) Recipe
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
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 showcases the flavors and ingredients of Native American cuisine.

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(Servings: 4)

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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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Calories

1,070kcal

53%
Fat

110g

5%
Saturated Fat

7g

0%
Carbohydrates

14g

0%
Fiber

12g

0%
Sugar

3g

0%
Protein

12g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

584mg

29%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Kanuchi (Cherokee Pureed Nut Soup) Recipe

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