1.   Brush onion top slightly with olive oil.

2.   Garnish each serving with sliced green onion tops, if desired.

3.   Garnish with slivered green onion tops.

4.   Serve the soup with basil, cilantro, green onion tops and lemon wedges for garnish.

5.   Serve topped with reserved minced onion tops and slivered almonds.