Ajo Blanco

Name: Ajo Blanco
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 cup raw blanched almonds; 3 oz crustless stale white bread, torn; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 cups ice-cold water; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp sherry vinegar; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 1/2 cup seedless green grapes, halved

A traditional chilled white soup made from blended almonds, stale bread, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. Crisp green grapes add a sweet contrast to the velvety, savory broth.

15 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup raw blanched almonds
3 oz crustless stale white bread, torn
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups ice-cold water
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
1 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 cup seedless green grapes, halved

Instructions

1

Soak 3 oz torn crustless stale white bread in a bowl with a splash of ice-cold water for 5 minutes.
2

Add 1 cup raw blanched almonds, 2 peeled garlic cloves, and 1 tsp fine sea salt to a blender with the soaked crustless stale white bread.
3

Pour in remaining 2 cups ice-cold water and blend on high until completely smooth.
4

Slowly stream in 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil and 2 tbsp sherry vinegar while blending until emulsified.
5

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and serve garnished with 1/2 cup halved seedless green grapes.

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Questions

How long does Ajo Blanco take?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 2 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Can I make Ajo Blanco gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Ajo Blanco is 3 oz crustless stale white bread, torn. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Ajo Blanco contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1 cup raw blanched almonds. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Ajo Blanco?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 340 calories, with 7 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate and 27 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 380 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Ajo Blanco keep?

Refrigerate Ajo Blanco for up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

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