Title: Plum & Almond Soup
Categories: Soup
Yield: 4 Servings
| 1 | lb | Dessert plums, washed |
| 1 | tb | Butter |
| 2 | tb | Flour |
| 3 3/4 | c | Vegetable stock |
| 1 | ts | Almond extract |
| 2/3 | c | Natural yogurt |
| | | Grated zest and juice of 1 orange |
| | | Salt and pepper |
| TO GARNISH |
| | | Slivered almonds |
| | | Chopped fresh cilantro |
Halve the plums, and remove the pits. Chop the flesh into small pieces.
Melt the butter in a large pan, and add the flour, then cook for 1 minute.
Remove from the heat, and stir in the stock and plums. Season to taste with
salt and pepper. Add the almond extract, then return the pan to the heat,
and cook for 20 minutes until the plums are soft. Press through a strainer
and let cool. When cool, stir in the yogurt, orange zest and juice. Pour
into individual serving bowls, and garnish.