Badem Corbasi Almond Soup Recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup almonds, blanched and ground

2 tablespoons butter

1/3 cup all purpose flour

1 cup whole milk, warm

2 1/2-3 cups beef broth

1 pinch nutmeg

Salt and pepper

GARNISH:

1 teaspoon butter

1/4 cup beef broth

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

1 handful pomegranate seeds

Melt the butter in a medium-sized pot. Add the flour, stir, and slowly pour in the warm milk, while stirring constantly. Blend well, using a whisk.

Add the almonds, beef broth, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes on low heat. Do not cover.

Melt the teaspoon of butter in a small pan and add the beef broth. When the liquid begins to bubble, add the parsley, then pour over soup.

Ladle soup into 4 bowls. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and serve immediately.