On Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:17:19 -0600, Lou Decruss
> wrote:

>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

Could use a little salt to brighten up all the flavors.