Cream of Almond Soup
Ingredients:
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
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1 large stalk celery, thinly sliced
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3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
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⅔ cup ground almonds
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⅛ teaspoon ground mace
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1 cup heavy cream
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salt to taste
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2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds