Almond Buttermilk Soup

Ingredients

 * 1 cup blanched silvered Almonds, toasted
 * 1 ½ cups crustless bread cubes, toasted
 * 2 large Cloves Garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
 * 1 ½ teaspoons grated Orange Zest
 * 6 cups of Buttermilk
 * 2 ½ tablespoons of fresh Lemon Juice
 * 3 tablespoons of fresh Orange Juice
 * 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt]], plus more to taste
 * freshly ground pepper to taste
 * ¼ cup whole Cilantro Leaves

Directions

 * Place Almonds, bread, garlic, Orange Zest, and 1 cup of buttermilk in a blender. *Process until smooth.
 * Pour into a bowl and stir in the remainder of the buttermilk, Lemon Juice, Orange Juice, salt and pepper.
 * Refrigerate until cold.
 * Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
 * Ladle soup into bowls and float several Cilantro leaves in each one.