Almond Soup Chilled Food

AJO BLANCO RECIPE - CHILLED ALMOND SOUP

Steps:

• Place the stale bread into the blender and cover with the cold water and vinegar
• Add the strained almonds, diced apple, and garlic
• Pulse in the blender until smooth
• Taste and adjust for salt and vinegar
• Add ice if serving immediately (to make sure it's fully chilled)
• While blending, slowly add the olive oil
• Taste and adjust seasoning
• Chill in the fridge if you have time
• To serve, top with sliced green grapes

CREAMY CHICKEN ALMOND SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter over medium heat in large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add onion and celery; cook 5-6 minutes until vegetables are softened.
• Add flour and stir over medium-high heat, making a roux, 3-4 minutes. Add chicken broth and boullion; bring to boil and let thicken, then reduce heat.
• Add tarragon, thyme and pepper; let simmer 10-15 minutes.
• If mixture looks too thin, sprinkle a little flour into it; stir well until flour is incorporated.
• Add chicken breast, mushrooms and almonds; bring to boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and let simmer 5-10 minutes.
• Before serving, add evaporated milk and let heat through. Season with additional salt and pepper and serve with almonds sprinkled on top, if desired.

AJO BLANCO

Steps:

• Blend the ingredients together with 350ml water and 1 tsp salt.
• Let the soup cool in the fridge for 1 hr or so, then serve with a drizzle of oil and some black pepper.