The recipe calls for spaghetti but any pasta would work. Maybe even
rice. I don't think it needs the cheese but a sprinkle of parm never
hurts anything.

Lou



Basil And Almond Soup

Yield 4 servings

1 tbsp vegetable oil
I medium onion
2 garlic cloves finely chopped
1/4 cup slivered almonds
4 cups chicken stock
1/4 tsp black crushed peppercorns
4 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1/3 lbs. spaghetti, broken into pieces

Heat oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Add onion,
garlic, and almonds. Cook until onions are transparent.
Stir in stock, crushed peppercorns and basil. Cover and simmer 10
minutes. Boil pasta in another pot until al dente. Drain, and add to
soup. Serve topped with grated cheese if desired.

Lou