Toasted Almond and Garlic Soup
Summary
Yields: 4 servings
Difficulty: Difficult
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Recipe courtesy of: Hookdc.com
Rating: 5 stars
Cost: $12
Ingredients
2 cups sliced almonds, dry and toasted
1 head radicchio
3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 whole head organic garlic, peeled
1 1/2 cups water
Salt to taste
Toasted Almond and Garlic Soup
For the soup:
If the sliced almonds are not already toasted, lightly toast them in a pan over medium heat for two or three minutes.
Poach garlic by placing in cold water and bringing to a boil. Repeat three times. In a high-speed blender, puree almonds, garlic and water until very smooth. Pass through double layer of moistened cheesecloth. Gently squeeze so as to extract all of the liquid, but not hard enough as to push grainy solids through. Season with salt to taste.
For the radicchio:
Slice head lengthwise into three sections. Brush with one tablespoon olive oil and grill over wood fire until wilted. Season with salt and julienne.
To serve:
Place small pound of julienned radicchio in the center of the bowl and evenly divide remaining oil amongst the bowls. Pour soup table-side.