How to cook creamy, rich, and fragrant almond soup for the Christmas season

How to Prepare Almond Soup

• 1

  Prepare the almonds

  First, with 100gr of almonds you bought, place them in a bowl with 300ml of water, just enough to cover the surface, and soak for about 6 – 8 hours.

  Once the almonds are soft, drain the water, peel the skins by hand, and wash them again to clean, then let them dry. Finally, slice 1/4 of the almonds and keep the rest whole.

  

  
• 2

  Sauté the spices

  Heat a pan on the stove with 1 teaspoon of cooking oil and 22gr of unsalted butter over medium heat. Once the butter melts, add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of minced ginger, and 60gr of diced shallots and sauté until fragrant.

  Then, add 22gr of flour and stir well using a spatula, then continue to add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, stirring again for about 2 – 3 minutes. When the mixture becomes thick, turn off the heat.

  

  

  

  
• 3

  Blend and cook the soup mixture

  Gradually add all the roasted spices, whole almonds, 60ml of fresh milk, and 60ml of water into the blender, and blend smoothly for about 2 – 3 minutes. Once the mixture is smooth, turn off the machine.

  At the same time, pour the blended mixture into a new pot along with the remaining 240ml of fresh milk, place it on the stove, and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes.

  Then, add 1 teaspoon of black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, stir well with a ladle, and continue to add the remaining sliced almonds and 60ml of cream, cooking for 3 – 5 minutes.

  When the soup starts to bubble gently, add 350ml of water, stir well with a ladle, cover, and cook for another 2 – 3 minutes.

  When the soup is gently simmering again, season to taste and turn off the heat, then serve in bowls to enjoy!

  Tip:

  • To avoid losing the deliciousness of the soup, do not let it boil too vigorously, as this can easily cause the milk mixture to separate.
  • Additionally, to prevent any adverse effects from eating almonds, make sure to cook them thoroughly!

  

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  The almond soup will definitely be a dish that makes everyone’s Christmas party wonderful.

  In addition to the rich and appealing aroma, the soup also has very eye-catching colors. Moreover, when tasting, you will be immersed in the creamy richness of fresh milk, unsalted butter, and nutritious, delicious almonds. It’s truly amazing, isn’t it?