Brandied Cream of Almond Soup

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under 30 minutes

ingredients

1 ounce salted butter
1 red onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, halved
5 ounces ground almonds
4 potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups vegetable bouillon
1/2 cup brandy
5 ounces half and half cream
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
cilantro sprigs to garnish

directions

Fry onion and garlic in butter until softened, about 3 minutes.

Put ground almonds and onion mixture in a blender. Blend until smooth. Put almond mixture into a deep pan. Add potatoes, vegetable bouillon, brandy, cream, salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Add cornstarch mixture to soup. Stir constantly until thickened. Serve hot with crusty rolls and garnished with cilantro sprigs.

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