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This unique soup has its roots in Persian cooking, takes minutes to assemble, and can be served hot or cold.

Pistachio Soup
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup shelled raw or roasted pistachios
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 leek light green parts rinsed and chopped
- 1 large shallot chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tbsp rice flour or coconut flour
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- juice of 1/2 a fresh lime
- Ground cayenne
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, grind pistachios.
- Heat oil to medium in a heavy non-stick pan. Add leeks, shallot, and garlic, stirring until translucent. Add flour, stirring until well combined. Add stock and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add remaining ingredients, cover, and simmer over low heat for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add orange, lime juice, salt, cayenne, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot or cold and garnish with fresh herbs and chopped pistachios.