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.

Contributed By: maximetinu

Ingredients

1 cup blanched Marcona almonds
2 slices white bread
1 clove garlic
1-2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
1 piece apple
1 pinch salt
1 cup cold water
1/4 cup extra vurgub ikuve iuk
some pieces green grapes

Directions

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