COOL GREEN ALMOND SOUP

Preparation Method :

• Place the spinach in a pan, along with the spring onions and one cup of the stock, and cook until the spinach is just tender; set aside to cool.
• Puree the cooled spinach in a blender, and strain it through a strainer or a square of muslin.
• Grind the almonds to a fine paste with a little milk and add this to the rest of the milk.
• Mix the remaining stock, the almond milk, and the spinach in a pan, bring it to a boil, then simmer for a few minutes for the flavours to blend; season to taste.
• Cool the soup completely, and chill it in the refrigerator until it is time to serve.
• Blend in the cream. Divide the soup into 4 bowls, top with a small spinach leaf and some chopped almonds, and serve.