Almond Soup with Cardamom Recipe

Almond Soup With Cardamom Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium russet potato, chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 cups vegetable broth or water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup sliced toasted almonds, for garnish

Method

1. In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat
2. Add the onion, potato and bell pepper
3. Cover and cook until softened, about 5 minutes
4. Add the broth, cardamom and salt and pepper to taste
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes
6. Add the almond butter and puree in the pot with an immersion blender or in a blender or food processor, in batches if necessary and return to the pot
7. Reheat over medium heat until hot
8. Taste, adjusting seasonings if necessary and add more broth or some soy milk if needed for desired consistency
9. Ladle the soup into bowls, sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds and serve

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