cream of almond soup

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21 Pinches
Coldspring, TX
Updated on Aug 12, 2010

A nice alternative to hearty soups..

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound almonds
  • 8 ounces almond paste
  • 6 quarts chicken stock
  • 10 ounces unsalted butter
  • 10 ounces all purpose flour
  • 2 quarts heavy whipping cream
  • 1 ounce sugar

How To Make cream of almond soup

  • Step 1
    Pass the almonds through a fine grinder.
  • Step 2
    Mix the almonds and the paste together and cook in stock for 1/2 hour.
  • Step 3
    Melt the butter; add the flour to make the roux, cook for 5 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Add the roux to the stock and cook until thick.
  • Step 5
    Add the cream mixture to the stock.
  • Step 6
    Add sugar to season if necessary.
  • Step 7
    Heat the soup to 170F, and serve in hot cups or bowls.
  • Step 8
    Roasted slivered almonds make a nice garnish.

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