Creamed Almond Soup from Spain

Submitted by Annacia

"This sounds very tasty to me as well as being quick and simple to make. Posted for Zaar World Tour III"

 

• Ready In: 28mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 50 g plain flour
• 50 g butter
• 1 liter chicken stock
• 350 ml whole milk
• 150 g almonds, shelled and ground
• 150 ml light cream
• 1 egg yolk
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Make a white sauce by gently blending the flour in the melted butter in a large pot and gradually stirring in the stock and milk.
2. Heat, stirring constantly, until nearly boiling, then turn down the heat to simmer very gently for 10-15 minutes.
3. Stir in the ground almonds and heat through for 3-4 minutes.
4. Before serving, beat the egg yolk and cream together, stir into the soup, and heat through.
5. Season to taste.