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 past in it until tender. Add chicken and pureed mixture. Season to taste. Enjoy this chicken soup recipe with almonds.