Almond Soup

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Almond Soup

(Looz Shorba)

 

 

2 T. butter

1/2 cup chopped onions

2 T. flour

1 quart boiling vegetable stock

1/2 cup ground blanched almonds

1/2 cup heavy cream

Salt and freshly ground white pepper

Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the onions, and cook until soft

but not browned. Stir in the flour. When blended add the boiling

stock, stirring briskly. Allow to simmer a few minutes. Stir in the

ground almonds. Cook at the simmer 20 minutes. Stir in the cream and

allow to heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve

hot.

 

Serves 4-5.