Nutty Homemade Cream of Pistachio Soup | Foodal

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups shelled, roasted unsalted pistachios, divided
• 1 medium shallot, diced (about ¼ cup)
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup uncooked brown rice
• 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, divided
• 1 cup half and half
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste