Cream of Almond Soup Recipe

Serves 6

Ingredients:

  • 1 celery stalk, minced
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cup chicken stock
  • 2/3 cup ground almonds
  • 1/8 tsp mace
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp toasted slivered almonds

    • Instructions:

    1. In a saucepan, saute the celery and garlic in the butter until softened.
    2. Add the chicken stock, almonds and mace.
    3. Cover and simmer 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    4. Remove from the heat and let stand at room temperature for one hour.
    5. Puree in a blender or food processor.
    6. Return to the pot, stir in cream and heat 2 to 3 minutes.
    7. Do not let the soup come to a boil.
    8. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
    9. Serve sprinkled with toasted almonds.