Almond, celery and feta soup
Serves 4
2 tbsp olive oil
1 bunch celery (about 10 stalks), coarsely chopped
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 floury potato, peeled and coarsely chopped
½ cup whole, blanched almonds
100g feta cheese, crumbled
6 cups cold water
2 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup toasted flaked almonds, to garnish
1. Heat a large saucepan, then add oil and chopped vegetables. Cook over a low heat for 10 minutes, stirring regularly until vegetables begin to soften.
2. Add whole almonds, feta and cold water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
3. Working in batches, blend soup until smooth. Return soup to the pan and reheat gently. Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve garnished with toasted flaked almonds.
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