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 Time

10m

Cook Time

Total Time

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.