Sherried Onion And Almond Soup With Saffron Food

SHERRIED ONION AND ALMOND SOUP WITH SAFFRON

Steps:

• Melt the better in a heavy saucepan over a low heat to prevent it from burning. Add the onions and garlic, stirring frequently for 15-20 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.
• Add the saffron and cook, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes. Add the ground almonds and cook, stirring continuously, for 2-3 minutes. Add the stock, sherry and 1 tsp salt and plenty of pepper. Bring it to the boil and then simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
• Process the soup in a blender until smooth, then return it to the rinsed pan. Reheat slowly without allowing the soup to boil, stirring occasionally. Check the seasoning.
• Ladle the soup into heated bowls, garnish with the toasted almonds and a little parsley and serve immediately.

ONION SOUP WITH SHERRY

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, saute the onion and garlic in the butter for 10 minutes or until lighly carmelized.
• Add the consumme soup, chicken broth, parsley, bay leaf, worcestershire sauce, sherry, thyme and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.

CARROT AND ALMOND SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan on medium flame.
• Stir in leek, onion, carrots and 12 almonds. Cook for a minute stirring continuously.
• Add salt, pepper and fresh bread crumbs.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Stir in 4 cups of water.
• Boil for 10 minutes and then strain the soup.
• Grind the veggies in a mixer with chilled water if the veggies are hot.
• Sliver the rest of the almonds.
• Boil the strained liquid and add the pureed veggies.
• Stir to mix well.
• Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Serve hot garnished with almond slivers.
• Enjoy!