White Bean Soup with Almonds - Creamy & Nutty | CookSoups

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup blanched almonds
• 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads (optional)
• 1/4 cup sherry or white wine
• Salt and white pepper to taste
• Toasted sliced almonds, for garnish
• Fresh parsley, for garnish