Ingredients
6 oz pecans
1 large garlic clove
4 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 salt & freshly ground pepper
Directions
This is a wonderful fall soup, and only 200 calories per serving.
PREHEAT OVEN TO 350F. ON a baking sheet, toast the pecans for 10-to-15
minutes, checking from time to time to prevent burning. Toss
occasionally. In a food processor, place the pecans, garlic and about
1/2 cup of the stock. Turn the processor on and, with the motor
running, add stock until you have a creamy consistency. (The mixture
will absorb the stock.) Pass the pecan-stock mixture through a sieve
into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the cream, season to taste
with salt and pepper and serve.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Nut; Pecan; Soup
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