Creamed Almond Soup��� HT� SP�� Spanish� 30mins

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Serves 4���� � Hot��� Nuts� Soups� Starter�� Hors d'oeuvre�� Spain� Europe��

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Ingredients

50g/2oz� Plain Flour

50g/2oz� Butter

1L/40fl.oz. Chicken Stock

330ml/11fl.oz. Full Fat Milk

150g/+5oz Almonds, shelled and ground

150ml/5fl.oz. Single Cream

1 Egg Yolk

Salt and Pepper

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Instructions

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1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan, sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, over a medium heat for 1-2 minutes.�

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2. Gradually add the stock a little at a time and stirring constantly, then stir in the milk.

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3. Bring to almost boiling, then reduce the heat and simmer very gently for 10-15 minutes, stirring from time to time.�

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4. Stir in the ground almonds and cook gently for 3-4 minutes.

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5. Just before serving, beat the egg yolk and cream together in a mixing bowl then stir into the soup, and heat through. Adjust the seasoning and serve hot.

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