Creamed Almond Soup from Spain

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

• Ready In: 28 mins
• 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.