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Ajoblanco

Ajoblanco is a delicious cold almond and garlic soup typical of southern Spain. Some say it’s the precursor to better known Spanish cold soups like gazpacho and salmorejo.

Ajoblanco

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1Place the stale bread into the blender and cover with the cold water and vinegar.
  2. 2Add the strained almonds, diced apple, and garlic.
  3. 3Pulse in the blender until smooth.
  4. 4Taste and adjust for salt and vinegar.
  5. 5Add ice if serving immediately (to make sure it's fully chilled).
  6. 6While blending, slowly add the olive oil.
  7. 7Taste and adjust seasoning.
  8. 8Chill in the fridge if you have time. If not, add some ice cubes.
  9. 9To serve, top with sliced green grapes.

Contributed by @maximetinu