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.

Questions

Can I make Ajo Blanco gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry 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.

How long does Ajo Blanco keep?

Refrigerate it 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.

Can I halve or double Ajo Blanco?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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