Ajo Blanco (Spanish Chilled "White Gazpacho" Bread and Almond Soup) Recipe

Name: Ajo Blanco (Spanish Chilled "White Gazpacho" Bread and Almond Soup) Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup blanched or Marcona almonds (6 ounces; 170g), see note; 3 cups (720ml) cold water; 1 to 2 medium cloves garlic (depending on how strong you want the garlic flavor to be); 1/2 pound (225g) fresh, crustless rustic bread (see note), cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3 cups); Kosher salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons (7ml) sherry vinegar, plus more if desired; 1 1/2 tablespoons (22ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish and for serving; Green seedless grapes, crushed toasted almonds, and thinly sliced fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Prep 10m

Total 10m

This Spanish Ajo Blanco, or chilled "white gazpacho", is a refreshing and flavorful soup made with blanched almonds, garlic, crustless bread, sherry vinegar, and extra-virgin olive oil. Garnish with crushed toasted almonds, grapes, and fresh mint for an elegant and satisfying dish. Great for a light lunch or appetizer.

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Ingredients

(Servings: 6)

1 cup blanched or Marcona almonds (6 ounces; 170g), see note

3 cups (720ml) cold water

1 to 2 medium cloves garlic (depending on how strong you want the garlic flavor to be)

1/2 pound (225g) fresh, crustless rustic bread (see note), cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3 cups)

Kosher salt

1 1/2 teaspoons (7ml) sherry vinegar, plus more if desired

1 1/2 tablespoons (22ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish and for serving

Green seedless grapes, crushed toasted almonds, and thinly sliced fresh mint leaves, for garnish

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

525kcal

26%
Fat

36g

1%
Saturated Fat

3g

0%
Carbohydrates

43g

2%
Fiber

6g

0%
Sugar

3g

0%
Protein

13g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

222mg

11%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ajo Blanco (Spanish Chilled "White Gazpacho" Bread and Almond Soup) Recipe

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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