Jerusalem Artichoke Soup - Delicious Living

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium onions (diced)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 1/2 pounds Jerusalem artichokes (peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 12 blanched almonds
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 pinch powdered saffron
• Juice of 1/2 lemon (plus more to taste)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley (including stems)