Creamy Almond Soup
The goodness of almonds complements the tasty white-pumpkin puree. . . . You couldn’t have tasted a more wholesome soup before!
Servings Prep Time
4 10minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 10minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Soak the almonds in hot water for 10 minutes and remove their skins. Take a few aside for the garnish and thinly slice and roast them on a tava (griddle) or in an oven until crisp. Keep aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a pressure cooker. Add the white pumpkin, the remaining almonds, 3 cups of water and salt and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
  3. When cooked, blend into purée, add the cornflour mixture, almond essence, salt, pepper and milk.
  4. Bring to a boil and then simmer for some time till the soup thickens.
  5. Fill the bowl with the soup and garnish with cream and roasted almond slices
  6. Serve hot.
Recipe Notes

VARIATION: CREAMY PISTACHIO SOUP
Use pistachios instead of almonds to make a Creamy Pistachio Soup.