Potato Soup with Fried Almonds

Name: Potato Soup with Fried Almonds
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters whole blanched almonds, skins removed; 4 servings Sliced country bread, for serving; 946 milliliters low sodium canned or homemade chicken broth; 6 mediums garlic cloves, peeled; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pinch saffron; 57 grams Serrano ham or Prosiutto, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1/2 cup); 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar; 680 grams Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, roughly chopped

Potato Soup with Fried Almonds might be just the main course you are searching for. This dairy free recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains around 16g of protein, 25g of fat, and a total of 435 calories. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, coun

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering.

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Add the almonds and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until they are golden, four to five minutes.

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Almonds

Garlic

Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

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Add the ham, stir well, and cook until just beginning to render, about 1 minute.

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Add the poatoes, and cook, stirring frequently, until sizzling, about a minute longer.

Add stock and 1 tablespoon salt and increase heat to high. Bring to a boil over high heat, and then reduce heat to a simmer.

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Meanwhile, transfer the almonds and garlic to a food processor, and process until they are finely ground. Set aside two tablespoons of the mixture.

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Garlic

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Add the rest of it to the saucepan and stir well.

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Place saffron in a small bowl and add two tablespoons warm water. Allow to steep for 1 to 2 minutes, then add to saucepan.

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Water

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Cover soup with lid left open a crack and simmer until about half of the potatoes have disintegrated into the soup, about 35 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and the remaining two tablespoons of the almond and garlic mixture. Cook for another minute, and then remove from heat. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.

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