Almond Soup

Ingredients

• Almonds, blanched and peeled : 50 g (¼ cup)
• Butter : 2 tbsp. (30 g)
• Flour (Maida) : 4 tbsp. (30 g)
• Water : 4 cups
• Milk : ½ cup (120 g)
• Salt to taste or : 2 tsp (10 g)
• Black pepper (Kali Mirch), freshly powdered : ¼ tsp (1 g)
• Cream : 4 tbsp ( 60 g)

Preparation

• Chop half the almonds fine and blend the rest with the milk in a blender.

• Melt butter and sauté the chopped almonds till lightly fried.

• Add flour and sauté till an aroma emanates.

• Add water gradually stirring all the time so no lumps remain, then bring to a boil.

• Add milk mixture along with salt and pepper and bring to a boil, and then simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

• Serve garnished with the cream.