There are plenty of classics on the Christmas Eve table, without which it is difficult to imagine this dinner. However, it is worth remembering that there are many more traditional dishes for this occasion, a Each region of Poland can boast its own specialties. One of them is old Polish almond soupwhich for centuries was considered a delicacy in the Borderlands. Today, for some it is a culinary curiosity, for others it is still their favorite dish on the Christmas Eve table.
For many people sweet soup on the Christmas Eve table sounds quite abstract, but in fact, in many homes it is one of the dishes served during the evening dinner. This old Polish dish was once served on every Christmas Eve in the Eastern Borderlands, but only in wealthy homes, because not everyone could afford to buy almonds.
Today, like many other traditional dishes, almond soup is coming back into favor and is popular an interesting proposal for a sweet dish on the Christmas Eve table. Delicate in taste, full of festive character, it will appeal to everyone. It can be prepared either with milk or fatty cream, or with water, giving it a slightly more Lenten dimension.
Almonds as an ancient symbol of luxury, served in the form of soup on Christmas Eve, they will add a note of extravagance to the dinner. The dish itself will delight you almond-vanilla aromawhich fits perfectly into the Christmas atmosphere. This is a perfect dish to end your Christmas Eve dinner.
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Almond soup with its delicate flavor and spicy note will appeal to everyone as a filling but light dish. Even the pickiest eaters will ask for a second helping. The best part is that despite its exquisite sound and appearance, almond soup is extremely easy to prepare. All you need are a few simple ingredients and a delicious dish, and maybe even a dessert, is ready.
You need the following ingredients:
- 1 liter of milk
- 200 g flaked almonds (can also be whole without skin)
- 2 tablespoons of raisins
- 2
- ½ teaspoon of cardamom
- 2 teaspoons of sugar
- Additionally: a handful of almonds (can be roasted) to sprinkle the finished soup served on plates
Preparation method:
Grind the flaked almonds finely in a food processor. If you use whole almonds, remember to scald them with boiling water and peel them so that the soup does not turn out bitter.
Pour the milk, sugar and ground almonds into the pot. Cook everything on medium heat for about 10 – 15 minutes. After some time, add cardamom, raisins and a cinnamon stick. Cook for a while, then the aromatic almond soup for Christmas Eve is ready. Serve on plates decorated with almond flakes. Enjoy your meal!
