Receta de Ajo Blanco - Chilled White Almond Gazpacho Recipe
La Tienda Kitchens
- 20 minutes
- 6 servings
This creamy, refreshing soup is a classic in Andalucía. The richness of the almonds is balanced by the garlic and sherry vinegar. Serve well chilled, garnished with white grapes or diced cucumbers.
Ingredients
- 1cup blanched Marcona almonds, pre-soaked in water for at least an hour, strained
- 3cups day old crusty white bread
- 1clove of garlic
- 2tsp sherry vinegar
- Sea salt
- 3cups ice water
- 1/4cup of extra virgin olive oil
- Seedless green grapes, halved
Preparation
STEP 1
In a blender, combine almonds, water and garlic and blend well.
STEP 2
Add bread and blend until smooth.
STEP 3
Season with salt, then blend in vinegar and olive oil.
STEP 4
Refrigerate until very cold, at least 2 hours.
STEP 5
Serve in bowls garnished with grapes and a drizzle of olive oil.