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Almond Soup with Picota Cherries

By José Pizarro - chef patron of the Brindisa tapas restaurants.

The Picota cherry has been produced for generations by family run Picota farms in the Jerte Valley, in Extremadura of western Spain. It is protected by Denomination of Origin status.

The unique stalkless Picota is widely available in the UK during its short season from the middle of June to the end of July.

The Picota cherry is fresh and versatile and has many qualities; just 14 of them provide one of your five-a-day, they contain no fat and are a good source of potassium, fibre and vitamin C.

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