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Anya von Bremzen's Potato Soup with Fried Almonds
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28 Reviews
Cmoore828
February 23, 2021
I made this soup and thought it was good, but then I added the sherry vinegar and WOW. The sherry vinegar brings out every flavor (except the almond).
My only question is why add the almonds? I ground them finely but they are just little irritants in the soup.
Next time I’d add even more garlic (used 9 large cloves this time) fry/brown the garlic & make a paste, then add.
Impressed w how creamy the soup is w no cream/milk.
Before I added the vinegar, I considered making it into clam chowder. It would be great as a chowder base.
Definitely try this one.
My only question is why add the almonds? I ground them finely but they are just little irritants in the soup.
Next time I’d add even more garlic (used 9 large cloves this time) fry/brown the garlic & make a paste, then add.
Impressed w how creamy the soup is w no cream/milk.
Before I added the vinegar, I considered making it into clam chowder. It would be great as a chowder base.
Definitely try this one.
Nadja S.
December 20, 2019
I used the double amount of ingredients to have leftovers for the next day.... didn't happen, my husband and I ate it all, it was just too good!
Kirsten M.
December 12, 2017
As hard as I tried, I cannot say anything nice about this soup. It is about as boring and tasty as old socks cooked for a day. Sorry folks, someone has to be honest here.
And as for many posters here, if you substitute about half of the ingredients, then this is not the same soup!
And as for many posters here, if you substitute about half of the ingredients, then this is not the same soup!
Rick
November 5, 2017
This is a wonderful recipe. I've made it several times over the last couple of years. Potato soup is always delicious but kind of boring. This soup is delicious and definitely not boring. It's wonderful.The ingredients throw a curvball right into your tastebuds! Make it!
Mae
March 15, 2017
I've made this soup a few times over the last few months - it is one of the best soups I've ever made! I veganize it by using vegetable broth. To replace the bulk content of the ham, I have used a big handful of greens, and most recently a cup of chopped celery. So good! I think the greens version is my favorite :)
MiaChae
November 2, 2016
I just made this soup tonight because my son requested potato soup and we don't do dairy. I was a little skeptical because my husband doesn't like nuts in his food and my boys who are 9 and 12 have pretty diverse palettes but again they are 9 and 12. After reading the comments, I decided to give it a try and it was a huge hit! I made a double batch and my 9 year old (who requested the soup) had 4 bowls! Later tonight, my old son warmed up another bowl, they both requested it for their school lunch tomorrow AND my husband loved it despite the nuts. the only mods I made was adding a bit of onion and I had to use red wine vinegar instead of sherry (I live in Italy and running to the store to get sherry vinegar is not so easy). I think it would be a great starter for a dinner party. Next time I will try with the smoked paprika. This is definitely a keeper!
MiaChae
November 2, 2016
I just made this soup tonight because my son requested potato soup and we don't do dairy. I was a little skeptical because my husband doesn't like nuts in his food and my boys who are 9 and 12 have pretty diverse palettes but again they are 9 and 12. After reading the comments, I decided to give it a try and it was a huge hit! I made a double batch and my 9 year old (who requested the soup) had 4 bowls! Later tonight, my old son warmed up another bowl, they both requested it for their school lunch tomorrow AND my husband loved it despite the nuts. the only mods I made was adding a bit of onion and I had to use red wine vinegar instead of sherry (I live in Italy and running to the store to get sherry vinegar is not so easy). I think it would be a great starter for a dinner party. Next time I will try with the smoked paprika. This is definitely a keeper!
Mmabatho
April 25, 2016
Made this tonight. Followed recipe to the T. It was delicious. Thanks so much for sharing:)
bellly
November 19, 2015
Just to confirm, the potatoes supposed to be cooked already before going into the soup, correct? How should we cook them, boil them? Or oven? Or doesn't matter?
homecookin
December 17, 2015
Belly, I didn't cook the potatoes first, they cook in the broth. Was very good. Also liked with smoked paprika added as p/lew and used veg broth, no meat.
Auntie L.
January 31, 2015
I made this without saffron, and used almond flour but not almonds. Put bread on the bottom of the bowl. Added avocado on top. Used chicken instead of ham. GREAT soup - will make again, and follow the directions next time....
amy
November 11, 2014
Excellent soup. Followed directions exactly, and it came out perfect. Will make again soon.
Betsey
January 26, 2014
I've made the version with cod and potatoes. Quick, satisfying and just as mysteriously delicious.
Monica L.
December 12, 2013
I'm eating this now for dinner and it is wonderful! I prefer the thin soup so I just cut up the potato before serving, not squash them. It's the perfect comfort food for my son who is not feeling well. The ingredients are staples that I have around the house so I didn't have to go out and buy stuff. I used bacon in place of the ham and I think it works! I'll definitely make this for the next dinner party, whether I'm hosting it or not. Recipe is now saved in my 'Love These' recipe folder!
borntobeworn
December 29, 2012
I made this tonight and it was fabulous! We used diced ham (because that's what we had on hand). The base of this soup would be perfect for a vegetarian version with peppers, squash, mushrooms, and onions. Really, any veggies that are good in soup would be at home in this broth (using vegetable broth/stock, not chicken stock). The almond base is really amazing :)
Anne H.
December 10, 2012
This was delicious and very easy to make. I used pancetta because I did not have prosciutto on hand but will try that next time. We will definitely be making this a lot this winter.
MaureenOnTheCape
December 1, 2012
This was scrumptious and I will most surely make it again. I'll bet it's even more delicious tomorrow.
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