Italian Soups Recipes - Almond Soup (Zuppa Mandorle) Recipe

Ingredients

• 25 g/1 oz/2 tbsp unsalted (sweet) butter

• 1 onion, minced

• 100 g/4 oz/1 cup ground almonds

• 250 ml/8 fl oz/1 cup water

• 250 ml/8 fl oz/1 cup single (light) cream

• 1/4 cucumber, cut in small cubes and steamed

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Method:

1. Heat the butter in a frying pan (skillet) and cook the onion for 2 minutes. Stir in the almonds and cook until slightly browned.

2. Add the water and cream. Simmer for 15 minutes and add the cucumber cubes. Season and serve.