Ajo Blanco is a Spanish cold creamy white soup made from raw almonds. It is similar to gazpacho and contains its four main ingredients: water, olive oil, garlic and bread. Sometimes this soup is called "White Gazpacho".The main ingredient in Ajo Blanco is almonds. It has to be: fragrant, fresh and not stale.
1,5tbsp. sherry vinegar(can be replaced with white and or red wine vinegar)
2tbsp.extra virgin olive oil
salt
black pepper
seedless grapes (optional, for serving)
handfulof almonds(optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a saucepan, break the pulp of white bread.Squeeze out the garlic, pour in the almonds, add the sherry vinegar, olive oil and water. Season with salt and pepper.
Process with a blender until smooth.
Put the soup in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to cool and infuse.
Thinly slice a handful of almond kernels and roast them in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes until they begin to brown. Cool.
Serve drizzled with olive oil, garnished with grapes and toasted almonds.