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Ajo Blanco, a cold almond soup, garnished with grapes, almonds, mint, and olive oil.

Ajo Blanco

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine spanish
Servings 6 servings
Calories 216 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup blanched almonds
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 3 cups white bread cubes crust removed
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar plus extra if desired
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus extra for garnish
  • Green seedless grapes for garnish
  • Toasted almonds for garnish
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place almonds, garlic, water, and white bread in a blender. Blend on high until the mixture is very smooth. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed.
    Pouring water into a blender with blanched almonds and white bread for Ajo Blanco.
  • Add salt, sherry vinegar, and olive oil. Blend briefly until everything is combined and the soup is creamy. If the soup is too thick, add a little more cold water to reach your preferred consistency. If desired, pass the soup through a fine mesh strainer.
    Blending Ajo Blanco soup until creamy in a blender.
  • Transfer the soup to a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Before serving, give the soup a good stir.
    Transferring Ajo Blanco soup into a glass container for chilling.
  • Serve cold in bowls and garnish with halved green grapes, a sprinkle of toasted almonds, and a few fresh mint leaves. Drizzle a little extra olive oil if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 117mgFiber: 3g
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