Cream of Almond Soup

Yield:	6 Servings
Categories:	Soups, Spanish, Nuts, Kump

1		Celery stalk; minced
1		Garlic clove peeled and crushed
2	tb	Butter
3	c	Chicken stock
2/3	c	Ground almonds
1/8	ts	Mace
1	c	Heavy cream
		Salt and pepper
2	tb	Toasted slivered almonds