Everybody is familiar with chicken soup. By adding almonds, this new flavor provides a delightful new taste in an age-old recipe.

4 Tbs butter buds
6 Tbs vegetable broth
3 Tbs chives, minced
1 Tbs lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 1/2 cup chicken stock, defatted
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup almonds, sliced
3/4 cup parsley sprigs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3/4 cup boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/4 cup pasta, uncooked

Toast almonds in a nonstick pan. Add 4 Tbs vegetable broth and garlic and saute for 1 minute. Place in food processor with parsley, chives, lemon juice and butter buds. Whir until mixture is a coarse puree. Add parmesan cheese and whir to blend.

Brown chicken in remaining vegetable stock. Season with salt and pepper. Bring stock to a boil. Cook pasta in it until tender. Add chicken and pureed mixture.

Season to taste.

Enjoy this chicken soup recipe with almonds.