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List of ingredients for Chilled watercress and almond soup


* 1 pint good quality chicken stock
* 4 spring onions(scallions), chopped on the diagonal
* 2 bunches fresh watercress, washed and chopped
* 6 mint leaves
* 6 fl oz (168 ml) milk
* 2 tablespoons ground almonds
* 4 fl oz (112 ml) single cream
* ½ teaspoon sea salt
* ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper

===Method===
* Skim any excess fat from the chicken stock
* Add to a large pan and bring to the boil, add the spring onions and watercress, reduce the heat and simmer gently
* Add a little of the milk to the ground almonds to make a paste and add the paste to the remaining milk
* Add the milk to the soup and once it has returned to a simmer, stir until the soup begins to thicken slightly
* Remove from the heat and allow to cool
* Once cool enough, blend the soup in a food processor
* Season to taste with salt and pepper
* Chill in the fridge until ready to serve

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