Rich Onion and Almond Soup
Equipment
- food processor, or blender
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Broiler rack
- Shallow earthenware casserole dish or 6 individual shallow ovenproof bowls
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions thinly sliced
- 6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 sprigs parsley
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground white pepper to taste
- 2 ounces blanched almonds about 40
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 6 thin slices long-loaf baguette bread, lightly toasted
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Sliced toasted almonds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring, until wilted but not browned, about 7 minutes.
- Add the broth, white wine, bay leaf, parsley, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until blended.
- Place the blanched almonds in a food processor or blender and process until finely chopped (but not a paste).
- With the motor running, gradually add ½ cup of the broth and process until the liquid is milky white and no pieces remain.
- Pass through a fine-mesh strainer.
- (If a lot of almond remains in the strainer, return to the processor with a little broth and process again.
- ) Discard the solids.
- Return the almond liquid to the pot and add the ground cumin.
- Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes more to let the flavors meld.
- Place a broiler rack about 3 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler.
- Transfer the soup to a shallow earthenware casserole dish or 6 individual shallow ovenproof bowls.
- Arrange the toasted bread slices on top of the soup and sprinkle with the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Broil until the bread and cheese are golden, 3 to 5 minutes, being careful not to let it burn.
- Sprinkle with the sliced toasted almonds and serve hot.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Vegetarian (if made with vegetable broth)
Wine Advice:
Pair with a dry white wine such as Albariño or a light Chardonnay.Nutritional Information
Calories: 250 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 15 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 4 g | Salt: 0.8 mg
