Almond Soup Recipe 2

• 2/3 cup almonds
• 6 bitter almonds
• 4 tablespoons cold water
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups White Stock
• 1 small onion
• 3 stalks celery
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups scalded milk
• 1 cup cream
• Salt and pepper

1. Blanch, chop, and pound almonds in a mortar.
2. Gradually add water and salt, then add stock, sliced onion, and celery.
3. Let simmer one hour and rub through a sieve.
4. Melt butter, add flour, and gradually pour on the hot liquor; then add milk, cream, and salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve with Mock Almonds.

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